activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- Abortion Options Counseling Pregnancy Options Counseling & SupportOffers same-day appointments for abortion options counseling.
- Adoption Support Services Pregnancy Options Counseling & SupportProvides adoption support services to thousands of women annually and offers individualized counseling appointments to women considering adoption.
- Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Procedures Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsPerforms colposcopies as a diagnostic exam for cervical cancer after abnormal Pap smears and conducts cervical biopsies to examine tissue for abnormalities, sending samples to a laboratory for analysis.
- Client Baby ShowersHosts baby showers for clients who lack family or social support, providing celebration, games, cake, and gift-opening opportunities.
- Family Planning CounselingProvides information on various pregnancy prevention methods, including hormonal and natural approaches, and offers counseling services to help women make informed decisions about family planning.
- IUD and Nexplanon Removal Long-Acting Reversible Contraception ServicesProvides IUD and Nexplanon removal services.
- Lactation Consultations Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support ServicesProvides one-on-one, in-person lactation consultations to assist mothers with breastfeeding.
- Material Support for ParentsProvides baby outfits, diapers, and "Mommy Money" redeemable for essential baby items such as strollers, pack-n-plays, and high chairs upon completion of parenting prep lessons, and distributes free material support including diapers, clothing, strollers, bassinets, Pack 'n Plays, and high chairs to participants after classes.
- Men's Support Services Parenting Skills Programs for FathersProvides free experienced advisors who offer needs assessments, individual action plans, community referrals, education, job training, and family planning support to men.
- Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy Care Pregnancy Options Counseling & SupportMedical providers determine if a patient is miscarrying naturally or has an ectopic pregnancy and provide appropriate care.
- Parenting Preparation Classes Prenatal and Newborn Education ClassesOffers one-on-one parenting prep classes covering topics such as baby development, breastfeeding, labor preparation, infant milestones, emergency first aid, job search, finances, and buying a car.
- Parenting and Life Skills Group Classes Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers free Saturday morning classes covering topics such as discipline, budgeting and finance, family leadership, conflict resolution, child safety, and men's health and well-being, and offers monthly group classes for mothers covering dental hygiene, natural family planning, WIC, car seat safety, and nutrition.
- Post-Abortion and Post-Partum Exams Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support ServicesOffers post-abortion exams to ensure healing and assess follow-up needs, and provides post-partum exams to ensure proper healing and uterine return to normal size, including physical exams checking weight, blood pressure, abdominal healing, breast health, and internal healing.
- Pregnancy Testing and Verification Pregnancy Testing and Confirmation ServicesProvides medical-grade pregnancy tests that detect pregnancies earlier and more accurately than at-home tests, and offers ultrasounds to verify pregnancy location, confirm viability, and determine gestational age.
- Prenatal Care Services Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support ServicesOffers low-cost comprehensive prenatal care packages including prenatal education, standard obstetric labs, and provider visits to monitor maternal and fetal health, and provides information on pregnancy discomforts and warning signs of early labor.
- STI Screening and Treatment Youth-Focused Sexual & Reproductive Health ServicesOffers low-cost comprehensive STI screening and individual STI tests.
- Well Woman Exams and Gynecological Care Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsProvides well woman exams, including Pap smear testing for cervical cancer screening, and offers exams for women experiencing menstrual irregularities, adverse vaginal symptoms, breast problems, miscarriages, and UTIs.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Address adoption myths to support informed decision-making myth-busting educationThe organization employs an educational approach that addresses common myths and misconceptions about adoption to support informed decision-making.
- Educate on hormonal contraception mechanisms hormonal_contraception_educationThe organization provides education on how hormonal contraception prevents pregnancy through suppression of ovulation, thickening of cervical mucus, and alteration of the uterine lining.
- Emphasize early detection for cervical health early_detectionThe organization emphasizes early detection of cervical cell abnormalities to facilitate timely treatment and prevent progression of disease.
- Employ a dignity-affirming, non-judgmental approach dignity-affirming engagementThe organization uses a dignity-affirming, non-judgmental approach that emphasizes listening over lecturing and respects individual differences, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Empower women through fertility awareness education fertility_awarenessThe organization promotes fertility awareness-based methods as a natural, hormone-free approach to family planning, aiming to empower women through bodily self-knowledge and emphasizing bodily autonomy.
- Engage the community in fundraising and in-kind donation drives community_fundraising_driveThe organization organizes community-led fundraising through baby bottle drives and seasonal gift-giving campaigns, supplying materials and staff support. They also facilitate in-kind donations through organized diaper drives at various community locations, and engage schools in competitive fundraising.
- Facilitate client-centered adoption planning client-centered adoption planningThe organization uses a client-centered adoption planning model that allows birth mothers to select adoptive parents and define post-adoption contact, ensuring their preferences are central to the process.
- Individualize STI testing based on clinical assessment individualized clinical assessmentThe organization uses provider-guided assessment to determine appropriate STI testing for individuals, ensuring that testing is tailored to specific needs.
- Offer consultations for breastfeeding challengesThe organization addresses common breastfeeding challenges through consultations, covering issues such as sore nipples, latching difficulties, engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis concerns, infant intake, supplementation, low milk supply, pumping assistance, and guidance for returning to work or weaning.
- Promote abstinence as the primary method for STI prevention abstinence-based STI preventionThe organization advocates for abstinence as the most effective method for preventing sexually transmitted infections, emphasizing that reduced sexual partners also lowers risk.
- Provide individualized and needs-based parenting education individualized_parenting_educationThe organization offers individualized, needs-based parenting education through tailored one-on-one instruction during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Provide integrated and affordable prenatal care comprehensive prenatal care modelThe organization offers comprehensive prenatal care that combines education, lab testing, and clinical visits into a single, low-cost package. This model aims to make essential prenatal services accessible and holistic.
- Provide time-limited holistic support time-limited holistic supportThe organization offers time-limited support for up to one year, combining education and material assistance to new mothers.
- Support informed decision-making through comprehensive counseling decision-making supportThe organization offers supportive counseling to help individuals understand their options and make informed decisions, particularly following a pregnancy test. This approach ensures clients are fully aware of their choices before proceeding.
- Utilize ultrasound for pregnancy confirmation and medical assessment pregnancy confirmation protocolThe organization requires an ultrasound to confirm pregnancy viability, location, and gestational age before discussing options, and uses it as a first step to establish healthy pregnancies and provide vital medical information.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Adoption Services
Provides information and support for women considering adoption, helping them understand different adoption plans and make informed decisions.
Colposcopy
Diagnostic exam for abnormal Pap smears to examine the cervix and vagina for abnormal cells, potentially including a cervical biopsy.
Parenting Prep classes
Educational classes for mothers, offering access to diapers and clothes for their babies.
Post Abortion Exam
Provides follow-up exams for women after an abortion to ensure proper healing and assess for complications.
Post-Partum Exam
Ensures proper healing and recovery for mothers after childbirth, including C-section incision checks and general follow-up exams.
Prenatal Care Package
Provides complete low-cost care during pregnancy, including prenatal education, standard obstetric labs, and visits with a physician or appropriate provider.
Well Woman Exam and PAP
Offers annual gynecological exams and Pap smear testing for cervical cancer screening, as well as exams for menstrual irregularities, adverse vaginal symptoms, and breast problems.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Anne Partner — Contact person for baby shower sponsorships and diaper drive coordination
- adoption agency Partner — Acts as a third party to facilitate communication in semi-open adoptions.