This practicum's goal was to lower attrition rates of single parents in child development classes at a community college by raising each student's self esteem. The subject parents: (1) had at least one child under age 6; (2) were eligible for educational opportunity grants; (3) were recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC); (4) were single heads of households; (5) became parents during the teen years; and (6) were enrolled in child development classes. As a measure of progress, the practicum sought to analyze journal entries for changing themes, establish an information center and survey the students on its use, foster participation in a support group, and lower attrition by 15% in the child development classes. Analysis of journal entries indicated an increase in positive self-confidence in 10 of 25 students. The objective of establishing an information center was not met; however, a successful support group was established. The final goal of lowering the attrition rate was not fully met because the attrition rate decreased by only 9% instead of 15%. (Appendices include journal and child study assignments, frequently asked questions on child development, materials from a workshop on gangs, sources of stress for children, and a list of child needs for good mental health.) (SW)