After giving birth to her first child in the 12th grade, quality childcare was life-changing for Ra’naa, enabling her to finish high school and pursue a degree in education at Duquesne University. She shares her experience as a single mom raising two children, highlighting the valuable role of community organizations that provide resources and funding to
families in need. Ra’naa’s story also showcases how she discovered the meaningful work of being an early childhood educator with the opportunity to shape children into the adults they will become while being a resource for families who need support. Her story paints a picture of an all-around support system where children and families can thrive.