Catherine Ferguson Academy is now open to teen mothers

DETROIT – Catherine Ferguson Academy (CFA), the only school in Michigan for pregnant and parenting teen mothers is open and better than ever! CFA, the school rescued earlier this summer from closing by the Blanche Kelso Bruce (BKB) School District under the authorization of Wayne RESA, is still located at 2750 Selden in Detroit and looking for 200 more students to enroll this fall.

The new CFA continues the longstanding mission of the school’s Founder and Principal G. Asenath Andrews; and includes a number of new enhancements for the students, children and teachers. As part of the BKB School District, CFA has the option of adding solar energy, permaculture, placed-based education, tiny homes, greenhouse design and construction, competency-based (versus “seat time”) credit accrual; and access to a fabrication laboratory. CFA also offers enhanced infant, toddler and pre-K education; and healthy and nutritious food and snacks. The possibilities are endless at CFA!

It is not too late for teen mothers to receive a quality high school education, graduate, and go to college. Teen moms can make up lost school credits and take classes at WCCCD as well as bring their children to school. While attending, students can look forward to the great possibility of graduating on time and the assurance that they will be accepted to college before their high school graduation. Pre-natal care, an onsite WIC pediatric clinic, and OB GYN clinical services are available to all students. As teen moms receive their education at CFA, their children will do the same, being taught skills to help them outperform other children when entering kindergarten.

To contact CFA directly, call 313.596.4767.