From My Heart: Vision for 2018

by Liz Osborn —  As followers of Jesus Christ, we all hold the conviction of serving and caring for the poor and needy, especially those facing great life challenges. For the last 32 years, Care Net has worked to bring compassion, help and hope to anyone facing a pregnancy decision. We’ve offered free, evidence-based medical … Continued

From My Heart

by Liz Osborn — At Care Net we focus on saving and changing lives. We desire to see all babies given the opportunity to live life – an abundant life for now and for eternity. We long to see women and men make choices that are life-giving for their children and for themselves. And we … Continued

Will You Be a Part of Telling the Story?

Where can you laugh with friends you rarely see, get tears in your eyes listening to a young mom tell her story, hear the latest about what’s happening to save and changes lives and experience how you are part of the greater body of Christ in the Madison area? At Care Net’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, … Continued

Breaking News: We Need Men

This news actually is not new, however. We always have needed men. 31 years ago last month, Liz Osborn began as Care Net’s Executive Director. At that time, Liz shared her vision for increasing the effectiveness of this ministry. At the top of her list: Recruiting men to meet with the boyfriends and fathers of … Continued

Bringing Adoption Back into the Discussion

From My Heart By Liz Osborn It was an emotional meeting. Jenna shared her very personal and trying adoption story from 18 years ago with me as if it was yesterday. At age 16, Jenna became pregnant. She agonized for days before telling her parents. She had just started at a new school. She was … Continued

From My Heart: Dads Matter

by Liz Osborn Remember the 1950’s sitcom Leave It to Beaver? Ward Cleaver always made it home in time for dinner and was key to ensuring Wally and the Beav learned an important lesson by the end of each episode.  “Gee golly!” In addition to whatever life lesson Ward wanted to impart, there was always … Continued

It Could Be a Wonderful Life

by Liz Osborn Excerpted from “Our Role in Redemption” speech delivered at the Annual Care Net Fundraising Banquet on November 3, 2016. Every life matters. Every life is worth celebrating. Every person is worth saving. There’s a word for this process. It’s called “redemption.” Redemption is buying back and restoring that which was lost. Redemption … Continued