Emma* had just relocated to Madison when she discovered she was pregnant. Her partner, Ian, was unemployed, and she had a part-time job and no medical insurance. Add to that the fact that she had miscarried a pregnancy a few years back, and you can imagine the stress Emma was feeling. Emma found First Care … Continued
Yes, He does! Serving as an executive director for a pregnancy center and maternity home means you do a lot of “other duties as assigned.” One of those “other duties” is providing overnight and/or weekend coverage for the maternity home when staff is out sick or unavailable. Of course, overnights and weekend in the maternity … Continued
Seven Birthdays Later! Some days just stay with you. For Shelby, the date is February 9, 2015. How clearly she remembers walking out the door of Care Net’s First Care Clinic with an ultrasound picture and a reason to live. “My lifestyle had become so unmanageable that every time I spoke with my mother on … Continued
Reflections “We were given no signs from God; no prophets are left, and none of us know how long this will be… But God is my King from long ago; He brings salvation on the earth.” Psalm 74 v 9, 12. The Light that Shines in the Darkness. I can’t think of a more fitting … Continued
Lydia* has a new peace and confidence she didn’t have before. She had just returned to the US after living abroad for many years to visit her sister to escape boyfriend troubles and wasn’t there long before learning she was pregnant. Lydia felt truly alone, depressed and overwhelmed. Her sister was only expecting to host … Continued
Yes, you! Why people think they have to have a certain degree or be famous to really make a difference in this world, I don’t know — except that seems to be the message our culture bombards us with on a daily basis. The truth is, YOU can make a huge difference in peoples’ lives … Continued
Supporting the father of the baby can be key to saving lives At Care Net, we work hard to show women facing an unplanned pregnancy they have alternatives to abortion. But sometimes all the love, compassion and support we offer isn’t enough to offset the influence of the father of the baby – F.O.B. The … Continued
…Even when others intend to harm. Shauna* is alive today because of a courageous decision her own mother made over twenty years ago. A victim of rape, Shauna’s mom could have chosen abortion. Instead, her mother chose to carry the pregnancy to term and surrender the baby to the hospital for care and keeping. At … Continued
This lovely carol so beautifully captures the awe and wonder of the Christ child! What child is this that angels sing and shepherds guard his keeping? At Care Net, we often find ourselves wondering the same. What child is this? When a patient visits our clinic with abortion on her mind, we wonder: Who is … Continued
Social distancing has become the new norm over the past few months. Which means Care Net has gotten quite creative when it comes to finding ways to connect with the men and women who desperately need the lifeline Care Net provides. Women like Kathy. You may remember Kathy from last year when she shared her courageous … Continued