Fort Worth Crisis Pregnancy Center

Programs: Pregnancy testing coupled with peer counseling; through this program a young woman receives a laboratory quality pregnancy test, a peer counselor to educate her on all the options for her pregnancy decision, and reliable medical information about early stages of pregnancy. 1,255 pregnancy tests were performed in 2017. 7,357 concepts were shared, including pregnancy complications and treatments, std education, adoption planning, abortion education, pre-natal care information, abuse prevention & recovery, relationship building, spiritual concepts and church referrals as well as many others. In 2017, the center gave 75 referrals for employment or education/ged assistance, 21 referrals to adoption agencies, 158 referrals to local churches, over 107 referrals for housing, food or financial assistance, and over 2,217 medical referrals for prenatal, substance, or counseling programs.

ultrasonography for pregnancy test confirmation, which includes gestational dating, presence or absence of fetal heart tones, and the identification of a viable pregnancy within the uterus. This program is provided by licensed registered nurses and rdms practitioners. In 2017, of the more than 995 positive pregnancy tests, the center provided over 473 sonograms. 1,287 referrals were given to prenatal care providers, medicaid, and wic assistance. All clients are provided with instructions regarding potential signs & symptoms of miscarriage, with instructions to follow in the event of a negative outcome. Follow up correspondence totaled over 2,746 phone calls or notes of encouragement.

mobile unit program takes the clinical services of the fort worth pregnancy center out into the community. The initial visit, pregnancy test, peer counseling and sonogram are the same services as listed above, provided on an rv equipped with an exam room and sonogram machine. Clients are then referred to the pregnancy center for follow up care and support services. The mobile unit was not in service may-october 2017. The mobile unit serves as an extension of the pregnancy center, providing the same clinical services (pregnancy testing, lay counsel & education, and ultrasonography). Locations for the services to be provided were based on demographic and statistical data research and analysis. Mobile unit is also utilized for health fairs in the community, providing free services and increasing community awareness. In 2017, the mobile had a total of 187 client visits and performed 16 sonograms.

in 2017, std testing and treatment was added to our services, through a cooperative relationship with the public health department. Free educational classes were also provided to help prepare for pregnancy, delivery and care of the newborn. Male and female participants in this program qualify to receive free material goods which include maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, and baby care equipment. Educational classes include neonatal growth and development, sids prevention, the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, immunizations, dental care of young children, and much more. By attending classes, completing homework and actively participating in discussions, the clients are able to earn coupons to shop for material goods. In 2017, more than 15,000 diapers, maternity clothes, baby clothes and baby care items were distributed to families in need.