Program areas at Embrace of Wichita
Client services - Embrace provides the majority of services to clients free of charge. Client services include pregnancy tests, parenting classes, material support, post-abortion recovery, counseling, and men's services. During 2022, Embrace provided 686 pregnancy tests, 1,145 clients attended parenting classes, material support valued at $111,203 was provided to clients and their babies, met with clients 167 times for counseling appointments, and provided support for men in all of these situations.
Medical services - medical services include sonogram appointments as well as childbirth education classes. The goal of the ultrasound process is to give clients the opportunity to see their baby in the early stages of life. We check for viability of the child and encourage healthy behavior during their pregnancy. Embrace medical services provided 416 sonograms during 2022.
Std services - std services include std testing and treatment. These services are provided to clients free of charge. During 2022, we provided 2,238 std tests to Embrace clients. Embrace strives to help men and women realize how important their sexual health is through a comprehensive history and one-on-one time with our staff.
Pmi services - through the pmi program, Embrace offers step-by-step support for expecting mothers needing additional help. In one-on-one meetings with the resource manager, clients identify potential risks jeopardizing the welfare of the pregnancy and/or family and are provided resources/referrals to help meet those needs. Areas assessed include family, health and daily life skills.