Our Story
Founded in 2006 by Dretona Maddox, Purposely Chosen, Inc. is dedicated to assisting displaced minor parents, particularly homeless, runaways, and abandoned pregnant and parenting adolescent girls aged 12-18 in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The organization provides a safe haven, meeting their basic needs while offering support, education, advocacy, and access to community resources to ensure healthy pregnancies and deliveries.