Anya* was a stay-at-home mom to baby Tara who was just a few months old. Anya and her boyfriend, Dan, were struggling to make ends meet. Even though Anya was on birth control, she suspected she might be pregnant. One pregnancy test confirmed her fears; another was negative. The distraught young couple needed a true … Continued
*Malik’s dad lives only about 20 minutes away, but it may as well have been 20 hours. His dad was never present his life and their relationship is defined by vivid images of broken promises. Like the time in elementary school when Malik’s dad promised to bring cupcakes to celebrate his birthday but never showed, … Continued
It’s time. It’s time for Care Net to Go. To reach more, help more, and save more lives through the transformative life-changing work of the Holy Spirit. I believe that you have joined us in this mission because you believe it is of great value to God and man to go beyond ourselves …to encourage … Continued
How can you best help someone who is unexpectedly pregnant and doesn’t know what to do? Helping starts before the pregnancy test turns positive by creating a safe relationship where friends and family members can be open and honest without fear of judgment. When those around you know that you care for them no matter … Continued
Life hangs in the balance as I write. A precious tiny life may not take his first birth because his mother feels overwhelmed and trapped by her circumstances. But his mother is here. Not long ago she was in an abortion clinic’s parking lot – but something prompted her to leave and come here. This … Continued
by Tanis Jean-Louis, Clinic Director “I need to be seen.” Alexis* called, desperate to see someone right away. One of our nurses talked with her over the phone, learned she had some symptoms and wanted to be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Alexis was seen the same day, free of charge, and received STI … Continued
You Help Patients Find Out About Us All Over Town Feel like you’ve seen a First Care Clinic ad when you’ve been out and about in recent weeks? It’s a good bet you have! We’re currently running ads at the DMV and athletic clubs, on local TV and Madison Metro buses, and on radio station … Continued
How You Changed Jade’s Life Jade* was worried and incredibly nervous. Her family relationships were difficult and she wasn’t sure how much longer she’d have a place to live. And now Jade was pregnant. How would she share her news? How would she cope? “It was not the best time for me,” she said. When … Continued
I remember my first banquet. Having lived in Madison for under a year, I was wary of the liberal environment I found myself living in. I had come from a small conservative town where life-affirming values were the norm. Madison seemed the polar opposite. I had begun to think that people who shared my beliefs … Continued
Gabriela* thought she was pregnant. And unlike many women we see, she was happy about it. But she started spotting and was concerned about a miscarriage. She searched online and found our clinic. Now she could find out for sure about her pregnancy and talk with someone about her fears of losing her baby. Gabriela … Continued