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In the last several years I have developed two main areas of focus: I am interested in positive social change within the public policy system and positive social change within the social services department. For as long as I can remember I have known what I wanted to do with my life. I knew that I wanted to help others, dedicating my life to improve the life of others has become my purpose. As an undergrad at Centenary College my major was Sociology with Human Concentration and minor is Business. Growing up in Essex County New Jersey, I witness social injustice that pushed me towards my BA Degree. At the age of sixteen I observed many of my acquaintances being denied social services due to the policies that are in place. I did not experienced teen pregnancy however; few of my friends were young and pregnant and were without shelter, clothes, and food. I at a young age was helping them find emergency housing, food pantries, and other basic needs of survival. My friends was unable to continue school due to lack of support, in addition one of my best friends waited until her third tri-mister to go to the doctor, she was scared, she had no transportation, and was unable to find the proper individual to advocate for her. …show more content…

Working at CareNet I had a better understanding about the pregnancy process, social services, medical services, and the cost to have a baby and the responsibilities that comes with having a child. I than knew I wanted to start my own Non-profit Organization for teenage mothers and fathers. My non-profit would be a resources center, safe haven, and child care because those are the three main cores that teenage parents are worried

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