This phenomenological research study explored the experiences of eight African American adolescent mothers and their families. The purpose of the study was to examine the process of developing resilience following an adolescent's transition into motherhood. The mean age for becoming a mother was 16-years-old. The mean age for becoming a grandparent was 40-years-old. Each family participated in a semi-structured interview conducted by the primary researcher. Genograms were constructed for each of the families and were used to track multigenerational histories of teenage pregnancy and relationship dynamics A phenomenological research design was employed to gather and analyze the data Findings are discussed within the context of Walsh's (2006) family resilience framework, family-systems theory, and an Afrocentric framework. Nine primary themes were revealed through the data analysis. The results indicate that the families' reactions to the pregnancies ranged from excitement to disappointment. In general, the participants perceived the adult fathers and extended family members as having more negative emotions and difficulty accepting the adolescent mothers' pregnancies than the adult mothers. Siblings were perceived as being accepting and excited about the pregnancies. The adolescent mother participants reported unstable relationships with their own fathers as well as with their children's fathers. Additionally, each had a close relative or friend who also experienced adolescent pregnancy. Families identified three primary mechanisms which enabled them to cope with the adolescents' pregnancies and demonstrate resilience: communication, religion/spirituality, and support from their families and communities. Findings from this study expand on the existing literature on African American families, adolescent pregnancy, and family resilience. Furthermore, this research provides valuable insight into how families cope with an unexpected life transition such as teenage pregnancy Clinical implications indicate the importance of including the families of adolescent mothers in the treatment process. Suggestions for future research are offered.