LaVaughn's Mother is the main reason why LaVaughn is planning to attend college after graduating from high school. She is an unnamed single mother working extra hours to help pay for her daughter's education. LaVaughn's mother is extremely supportive and loving toward LaVaughn but has very high standards for her behavior. She is also very lonely. In this novel, LaVaughn's mother starts a new romantic relationship but ends it when the new boyfriend asks to borrow money.
