Teen Parent Families Served YTD : 871
513. 813. TEEN |
Rosemary's Babies Company was birthed by founder Rosemary Oglesby-Henry. Rosemary used her life experiences as a teen parent, education in leadership, and personal trauma to create a resource for teen parents.
In 2013, after realizing that in the years it took her child to grow up, teen parents were still facing many of the obstacles she faced when she was a young parent in their position. She knew a solution to this problem would be to provide resources, education, and life skills to teen parents firsthand as she had done with family and friends. With the goal being to provide help in navigating the difficulties of teen parenthood from a generational perspective, she began building on this dream deferred.
Five years after conception, Rosemary’s Babies Company is growing. In the first years of our existence, RBC has aided hundreds of teens through hotline services, emergency care, and programs aimed at helping teen parents build their legacy. Rosemary’s Babies Co. exists to model a path to success for teen parenthood.
Mission
Our mission is to help teen parents master the concepts of self-leadership to leave a legacy.
Vision
Our vision is to be a nationwide support system with a network of resources in states with a high population of teen parents.
Beliefs
Integrity. Respect. Transparency. Leadership. Equity.
Our Guiding Principles
Experience will drive our work.
Innovation will be a critical in driving business ventures and responding to needs of youth.
Civility will empower our team and youth to advocate for a just and equitable society for positive life outcomes.
Family centered decision-making will improve changing strategies and approaches that are critical to empowering adolescent families.
Rosemary's Babies Company 2021 Board of Leaders
Aswad Mack
Board Sub-Chair
Cheryl Lackey
Board Treasurer
Rodsha Belser
Interim Chair / Board Secretary
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2013 - 2016
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2013
RBC was established in 2013 by the founder Rosemary Oglesby
2013-2016
RBC researched evidence-based approaches to develop a program that resolves generational barriers
2018
Rosemary's Babies launched our Levi the Leadership Lion program that educates kids in the area of stem, leadership, and arts.
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Our logo was trademarked.
2016
Rosemary's Babies was incorporated. We opened our first office, November 7, 2016, in Green Township.
2019
RBC was one of twelve non-profits chosen to partner with United Way to address childhood poverty
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RBC won 2nd Place in Social Venture Partners Fastpitch
RBC served 471 Youth during the COVID pandemic.
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RBC was recognized by Cincy Magazine as a Non-profit of the Year Best Parent/Childbirth Resource.
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Rosemary's Babies CEO recognized as Non-profit Director of the Year by Smart Business Magazine for our innovative social enterprise and non-profit model.
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RBC received its largest donation of $184K from the City of Cincinnati investing in housing for teenage parents.
2017
RBC was one of twelve non-profits chosen to partner with United Way to address childhood poverty
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RBC won 2nd Place in Social Venture Partners Fastpitch