who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 7
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Adoption referrals and life-affirming resource provision FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceOffers adoption referrals and provides free resources designed to support life-affirming pregnancy choices, including counseling, education, and material aid.
- Facility and donation management operations FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceMaintains the center through volunteer-supported yard work, repairs, housekeeping, and other maintenance tasks, and manages donated inventory by sorting, organizing, and packing baby and maternity items for client use.
- Free pregnancy testing and confirmation services FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceProvides medical-grade urine pregnancy tests and free limited obstetrical ultrasounds in the first trimester to confirm pregnancy, assess viability, estimate gestational age, and evaluate fetal development, with opportunity to discuss health concerns with a nurse.
- Material Assistance Program FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceProvides free material goods, including gender reveal gifts and newborn gift bags, to mothers and fathers who complete parenting classes, using a "Baby Bucks" system for exchanges, raffles, and special gifts. This program is supported by collected baby and maternity items.
- Material Assistance for Parents FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceProvides free material goods to mothers and fathers, including a gender reveal gift at 22 weeks of pregnancy and a newborn gift bag at 34 weeks, often in exchange for completing parenting classes. This involves collecting, sorting, organizing, and packing donated baby and maternity items.
- Material support and incentive-based client services FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceDistributes free material goods to mothers and fathers who complete parenting classes, including gender reveal gifts at 22 weeks and newborn gift bags at 34 weeks; collects baby and maternity items from churches, schools, individuals, and resale stores, and organizes them for client distribution.
- Parenting Education and Support FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceOffers weekly online parenting and pregnancy-related classes for women and men in English and Spanish, providing support for parenting preparation and adoption referrals. Participants earn "Baby Bucks" for completing classes, which can be exchanged for material support.
- Parenting Education and Support FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceOffers weekly online parenting and pregnancy-related classes for women and men in English and Spanish, providing support for parenting preparation and adoption referrals.
- Parenting education and support programs FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceProvides weekly online parenting and pregnancy-related classes in English and Spanish, along with educational services that prepare clients for parenting; participants earn "Baby Bucks" for class completion, which can be exchanged for material goods, raffles, and special gifts.
- Peer Counseling FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceOffers free, 24/7 live peer counseling for individuals facing pregnancy decisions, including specific services for male peers.
- Peer Counseling FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceOffers free, 24/7 live peer counseling for individuals facing pregnancy decisions, including male peer counseling services.
- Peer counseling for pregnancy decisions FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceOffers free, 24/7 live peer counseling services for individuals facing pregnancy decisions, including specialized male peer counseling, to support life-affirming choices.
- Pregnancy Testing and Ultrasounds FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceProvides free medical-grade urine pregnancy tests and limited obstetrical ultrasounds (including 3D/4D) in the first trimester to confirm pregnancy viability, estimate gestational age, and assess fetal development, with opportunities to discuss health concerns with a nurse.
- Pregnancy Testing and Ultrasounds FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceProvides free medical-grade urine pregnancy tests and limited obstetrical ultrasounds (including 3D/4D) in the first trimester to confirm pregnancy viability, estimate gestational age, and assess fetal development, with opportunities to discuss health concerns with a nurse.
- Distribution of Essential Baby and Maternity Items ADVICE AND AID PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceDistributes essential items including diapers, clothing, formula, maternity clothes, and other baby equipment to families in need.
- Distribution of Essential Baby and Maternity Supplies ADVICE AND AID PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceDistributes tangible resources including diapers, baby wipes, formula, baby clothing, maternity clothes, and essential baby equipment to families in need.
- Free Pregnancy Testing and Ultrasound Services ADVICE AND AID PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceProvides free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds for pregnancies between 9-14 weeks gestation.
- Online Educational Program with Incentive Store ADVICE AND AID PREGNANCY CENTERdirect serviceOffers online educational classes through Brightcourse, where participants earn credits or points by completing courses that can be redeemed for maternity clothes, diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby supplies.