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Causes: Family Planning, Health, Reproductive Rights
Mission: To equip clients to make life affirming choices about relationships, health, and pregnancy through a network of care based on Biblical principles.
Results: In 2022, we have had 2,318 center visits while serving 177 families. We provided numerous instances of pregnancy testing and options counseling and provided 737 education classes. There were 35 known births to our client families during the year. Distributions to families included over 38,000 diapers and pull ups, over 19,800 pieces of infant/children's clothing, over 350 packets of wipes, over 250 quilts/blankets and nearly 250 cans of formula - all at no charge with credits earned through our educational parenting incentive program.
Target demographics: support moms, dads and children in the early years after a child's birth.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 490 individuals, 190 of them being the children in 2022
Geographic areas served: East Central Minnesota & Northwestern/Central Wisconsin
Programs: Pregnancy Testing at no charge. Earn While You Learn (a parenting education and incentive program) - for moms and dads - to provide education on pregnancy, birth, parenting and life skills while providing material assistance. Post Abortion Support Groups for moms and dads that are in need of emotional healing and support from past abortion experiences. We offer referrals for adoption and to other community agencies.