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*unwed mothers who have given birth in the past four years

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TRANSITIONS CHALETP R O V I D I N G P O S S I B I L I T I E S

Location: Heber, UTTo service all of Wasatch County

Who we are: A volunteer committeeof community members, educators,counselors, legislators

Sponsors: Wasatch County Health Department, Utah Valley University "Turning Point"program, Utah Department of Human Services, local churches, Wasatch School District,Baby Your Baby, Heber Valley Rotary Club, Maverik, Wasatch Community Foundation

Our Mission: To be a catalyst of change for women and children byfacilitating community resources in a nurturing environment, and

enhancing self-sufficiency for a sustainable future.

Building Budget: $550,000In-kind Donations: - $300,000Seeking: = $250,000

Find us at TransitionsChalet.org

Values: Care, Change, Cooperation,Dignity, Direction, Friendship,Guidance, Hope, Relationships,Responsibility, Service, Teaching

8.5% of Wasatch County residents live in poverty.

Of those in poverty, 46.5% are children, and 26.5% are unwed mothers.

High school drop-out rate: 10%

High school kids needing mental health treatment: 11.5%

The teen birth rate in Wasatch County is 13.3 per 1000,

or 37 per year.

*unwed mothers who have given birth in the past four years

Wasatch County Statistics

76% of unwed mothers* live below the poverty level