“I was at a loss. I didn’t know what to think, what to do or what to feel.” That’s how Nina* felt when she arrived at our clinic. A young teenager, Nina was hoping to hide her pregnancy for as long as possible. But her mom, Penelope*, found out and brought her to our clinic. Penelope … Continued
I know, I know! We’re all glad 2020 is over. But as I reflect on the year, I have to rejoice at the many blessings this strange year brought. We were able to introduce our services to new women. At a time when many clinics cut hours or closed entirely, we remained open. In 2020, … Continued
I have important information to share with ministry partners in our community. It may be hard to hear, but please keep reading: Precious lives depend on it and you can make a difference. As we all know, this past year ushered in terrible hardships for many in our community. Fear, financial insecurity, severe isolation and … 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
I’ve been reflecting on that thought a lot lately. In a culture obsessed with doing the minimum necessary, it’s unexpected to find a place that’s willing to do the “most” it can for you. When I think about the example of Christ, I think about how He did the most He could, even giving up His own … Continued
Trina* is like many twenty-somethings. She bought into the belief that sex is the natural progression of dating and thought she was in a committed relationship. Imagine her surprise when she learned her boyfriend of seven months was unfaithful. “I thought I ‘d made a good judgment about his character. But I guess I hadn’t.” Trina found … Continued
Marita* wasn’t feeling well. She wasn’t quite sure what was going on, but she knew she needed to see her family doctor. The diagnosis: “You’re pregnant.” Marita was dazed. Nothing more was said. She left feeling eerily alone and confused. Pregnancy hadn’t been in her plans. A career-minded, single professional, Marita didn’t have any desire … Continued
Guest author, Katherine Higgins, shares her experience of working at The Elizabeth House. Last month I started working at The Elizabeth House. After learning the program and getting used to the rhythm of the place, two aspects immediately stick out to me. First, The Elizabeth House is a home, shared by roommates who live in … Continued
Check out our new outdoor sign Although our ministry partners and volunteers know us as “Care Net,” our patients know us by our clinic name, First Care Clinic. So, you can imagine the confusion when patients who found us online or through our ads or mobile clinic drove up to a building with a big … Continued
Masie* recently visited our clinic for STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing. She brought a friend for moral support. Sharing with a stranger that she feared having an infection because her boyfriend had been unfaithful was hard for Masie to face alone. As a teenager, a free clinic was just what Masie needed. When she made … Continued