The Internal Dialogue of “Choice” Healthy relationships? Porscha* didn’t know the meaning. Her past relationships, both in and out of romantic relationships, had been filled with abuse. But this year, she was working to establish better boundaries and take better care of herself and her daughter. At the same time, Porscha was worried she might … Continued

You are sharing the Gospel “I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them in also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd”- John 10:16 When Lisa and Chris* arrived at our clinic for a pregnancy test and ultrasound, they … Continued

Blessed to Bless others! Thanks to a grant from Focus on the Family, Care Net was able to purchase a new ultrasound machine for our clinic. Technology changes rapidly, and our old machine, which was state-of-the-art seven years ago, has since fallen behind in its capabilities due to advancements in technology. We didn’t want a … Continued

A sacred trust: serving patients with love, no matter their choice   Marshia* recently visited Care Net’s First Care Clinic. She was a student; very driven and determined. She had a plan for her future.    But now all that was in jeopardy as Marshia faced the reality that she might be pregnant.  Although both young, she … Continued

Contrary to what the world says, abortion is not a quick and easy solution to an unintended pregnancy. Instead, many of the women who’ve had abortions find themselves with a whole new set of problems to deal with and believe that there is no safe place to process these new issues. Shame, guilt, anger, and … Continued

Reflections from the Desk of CEO, Sara Patterson Recently, after taking a tour of our facilities, a gentleman remarked, “It’s absolutely amazing to me how you can accomplish so much with so few resources.”   The real power behind our ability to accomplish “so much” is our Almighty God. And even though we have few soldiers … Continued

Nowhere to turn—until God opened the door   See how you helped Bee get the help she prayed for  Bee was scared and at her lowest. Nearly ready to deliver her baby, alone and living in a hotel she couldn’t afford, she was desperate and had no one to turn to for support. After growing up … Continued

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

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