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Causes: Health, Reproductive Health Care, Reproductive Rights
Mission: The purpose of the corporation is to encourage, through education and outreach, the recognition of human life from the moment of conception and to minister in the name of jesus christ to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies by providing services and support that will empower them to make healthy life choices.
Programs: During 2017 foothill pregnancy center provided the following services at no charge: 1. Ages of clients: under 14 = 2; 15-19=117; 20-24=347; 25-29=222; 30-34=155; 35+=146 2. Total client visits: for education=989 3. Multiple types of "earn while you learn" opportunities for clients: diapers = 564 dozen; car seats = 41; layettes = 40; baby clothing, baby furniture, maternity clothes. Heart class" offered post-abortion support to those in need. 4. Total client visits: referrals for on-site services of dr. Brunel = 238 5. Pregnancy tests/ultrasounds = 372 6. We have added a new class, joy restored, for mothers who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. 7. We have a volunteer who offers family and marriage counseling services for our clients, free of charge. A total of 122 babies were born to clients with whom we worked. Approximately 18 volunteers donated 2,534 hours through a wide range of services. Dr. Brunel's services are offered 3 days per week by registered nurses trained in sonography. They perform pregnancy tests and limited obstetrical ultrasounds. We have 35 churches who help promote our fund-raisers and support our mission.