AbbaCare

Pregnancy Counseling - This program helps women and men in an unexpected pregnancy to understand and work through the alternatives beginning with pregnancy testing and confirmation ultrasounds, enabling them to make informed decisions concerning the outcome of their pregnancies. For those who decide to carry their babies to full term, AbbaCare provides training to prepare the clients for parenthood and helps to meet material needs related to the pregnancy such as clothing, diapers, formula and assists in meeting other needs through education, counseling and referrals to appropriate community organizations. There were 1254 client visits associated with this program. Donated professional services associated with this program are valued at $13350.

Sexual Integrity Medical Program - AbbaCare determines to offer programs with the goal of affecting greatest impact on those we serve. The STI (sexually transmitted infection) program is designed as a multi-step process where clients not only receive testing and treatment for STI's, but also are educated to the life-long consequences of their sexual behaviors. Risk elimination for the client is the goal of this program. Clients will receive tools and empowerment for initiating healthier lifestyle choices. There were 14 client visits associated with this program. Donated professional services valued at $200 are associated with this program.

Sanctity of Human Life - All human life, including unborn life, has absolute value since God created man in His own image. With this foundation, AbbaCare honors all life in this program by promoting sexual integrity, life-affirming pregnancy and parenting decisions, and healthy relationships. The program is community focused and engages public, private and civic forums to empower life affirmation. Two hundred community organizations were reached through this program.

Pregnancy Prevention - This program (Sexual Integrity) is a creative approach to presenting sexual abstinence to children, teens and young adults, using skits and learning games with role play and active audience participation. It was created to foster a strong culture within our community of teens and young adults who choose sexual integrity (remaining chaste until marriage) by empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their sexual health. There were 1700 student participants in these presentations.