Teen Mom's Stories

Jackie Semidey (1999-2001)

Staying in COPE meant so much to me. As a teen mom, brand new to Florida with not much family, the COPE staff embraced me and my daughter and helped me in my most difficult times. I learned through COPE that even if I was a young teen mom my life wasn’t over, and I could still pursue my goals even facing very difficult life changing issues.

 Seeing my daughter’s face and using the methods that COPE equipped me with as a young teen mom I overcame these challenges victoriously. Life has thrown me obstacles I can write a novel, but I wouldn’t change it for the world and I owe that to COPE and Mrs. Debbie and there is nothing that brings me more pleasure than being able to share that with my daughters. I thank god for sending Angels like Mrs. Debbie and the COPE staff. 

Keep on doing  amazing work for GOD!