“Thank you for letting me talk about this. I’ve never spoken about my abortion with anyone,” Sheila* shared through her tears. She was a mature, professional woman in her 30’s, who’d come to our clinic to be tested for a sexually transmitted infection. Sheila indicated on her health history that she’d had one abortion. Our … Continued
Have you heard it said, “Compassion is a verb”? It reminds me of how completely it captures the fact that true compassion requires action. Here are just a few of the many ways your generous support has helped Care Net live compassion over the past year. When a pregnant mom came to us, wearing only sandals, … Continued
You may have seen the “We’re hiring” ads on our Facebook page, eblasts or our website. And it’s true – we are hiring. But we aren’t just looking for people to work here – we’re looking for people whom God is calling to serve women and families facing unintended pregnancies. And that’s a big difference. … Continued
Vivian* told us: Five years ago, I found out I was pregnant. I thought about abortion because I was scared and alone. I didn’t know how I’d manage—how was I even going to put food on the table? My godmother told me about The Elizabeth House. I was afraid, but I did fill out the … Continued
I want to share a recent experience with you. One of the moms who’s called The Elizabeth House (T.E.H.) her home for the past 8 months was ready to move into her next home. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to her. She was heading out of state, where we wouldn’t be able to see … 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