Day Care Operator Wanted

Day Care Operator Wanted Care Net of Dane County invites proposals from qualified daycare operators to provide daycare services within the Eagle Harbor Affordable Housing complex at 1360 MacArthur Road in Madison, WI. The purpose of this RFP is to select a daycare provider who will offer high-quality childcare services to the local community. Eagle … Continued

God Moments

God Moments in the Clinic Let’s face it: as a ministry whose vision is a world where “individuals are empowered to experience the fullness of God’s plan for healthy sexual relations,” we will always be counterculture. But that doesn’t stop us from sharing God’s plan because we know it’s the right one – and the … Continued

Volunteer & Supporter Spotlight

Why we are passionate about supporting Care Net Meet Steve and Fran Tate, faithful donors, volunteers, and ambassadors for Care Net. They faithfully serve the mothers in The Elizabeth House every week, joining them for dinner and conversation and helping with childcare. Steve attributes his passion for Care Net to his upbringing in a home … Continued

From Coffee Barista to Preschool Teacher 

From Coffee Barista to Preschool Teacher  You gave Yasmeen a bright future  “I love it here, I’m never moving out,” were Yasmeen’s* first words upon beginning her journey at The Elizabeth House.   Yasmeen came to The Elizabeth House from a homeless shelter with a three-month-old baby girl. Yasmeen worked part-time at a coffee shop.  She … Continued

Finding God

Finding God in Unexpected Places Joanna* arrived at our First Care Clinic carrying a heavy burden.  She was pregnant and in the middle of a river of problems: a marriage in decay, a toddler that needed care, and serious financial worries. She contemplated her options alone, sharing the news of her pregnancy with no one.  … Continued

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Care Net Dane’s Board of Directors Chair, Mary Kay Brooks Like every nonprofit, Care Net relies on committed volunteers who have embraced our mission and made it their own. One of those faithful volunteers is our Board Chair, Mary Kay Brooks.   Mary Kay was a Christ follower looking for an opportunity to serve the … Continued

Reflections  

Reflections from the desk of CEO, Sara Patterson This year marks the 40th Anniversary of our ministry!   Have you ever heard the voice of God calling to you?  That’s exactly what happened in 1985 when six women in Verona found themselves called to do something to help women facing crisis pregnancies and considering abortion. Referring … Continued

Challenging Circumstances

Challenging Circumstances and pressure to abort put a precious life at risk   But You Intervened! Asra* was scared and unsure of what to do. She suspected she was pregnant, and it was not a good time for a baby. Asra was living with her boyfriend’s parents, her relationship with her own family was fractured, and … Continued

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks has a new meaning for us this Season A young first-time mom is heavy with child. Devine* has no resources to her name and has been sleeping in shelters, wondering what she’ll do when her child comes.  She had been living with a friend and paying rent for a room.  She didn’t realize … Continued

Where will my baby sleep?

Where will my baby sleep? How you helped Daisy in her time of need. Ever wonder how people discover the many resources available at Care Net? You’re probably not surprised to learn an internet search is the most common way. A close second? Word-of-mouth referrals. Daisy* is a recent example. She learned about our services … Continued