Fort Worth Pregnancy Center

Pregnancy testing coupled with peer counseling; through this program a young woman receives a laboratory quality Pregnancy test, a peer counselor to educate her on all the options for her Pregnancy decision, and reliable medical information about early stages of Pregnancy. 730 Pregnancy tests were performed in 2023. 3,926 concepts were shared, including Pregnancy complications and treatments, std education, adoption planning, abortion education, pre-natal care information, abuse prevention & recovery, relationship building, spiritual concepts and church referrals as well as many others. In 2023, the Center gave 613 referrals for prenatal care, 11 referrals for employment or education/ged assistance, 32 referrals to adoption agencies, 138 referrals to local churches, 296 referrals for housing, food or financial assistance, and over 1,070 medical referrals for prenatal, substance, or counseling programs.

Ongoing care programs include referrals, education classes, material assistance and ongoing care and support for clients. We provided an abundance of diapering supplies and baby care items. Clients completing prenatal education courses are rewarded with baby showers. In 2023, the Center gave 437 referrals for medicaid/chip, 221 referrals for wic, 127 referrals for counseling, 269 referrals for becoming mom, 74 referrals for healthy tx women, 110 referrals for apr network, and 6 referrals for substance abuse . Free educational classes were offered to help prepare for Pregnancy, delivery, and care of the newborn. Male and female clients attended 119 classes. Classes were provided in english and in spanish. Educational classes include neonatal growth and development, sids prevention, the importance of nutrition during Pregnancy, and much more. By attending classes, completing homework, and actively participating in discussions, the clients can earn points to "shop" for material goods which include baby clothes, diapers, and baby care equipment. All material goods distributed are brand new and free of charge. The Center also provided referrals for the car seat program. The Fort Worth Pregnancy Center continues to be a distributor of pack & plays as part of the safe sleep program. These pack & plays are provided to those who did not have a safe sleeping surface for their newborns. The goal of this program is to reduce the infant mortality rate in Fort Worth. In 2023, the Center provided more than 185 packs of diapers, baby clothes and other baby care items.

Ultrasonography for Pregnancy test confirmation, which includes gestational dating, presence or absence of fetal heart tones, and the identification of a viable Pregnancy within the uterus. This program is provided by licensed registered nurses. In 2023, the Center provided over 477 sonograms. The Center gave 21 referrals for sti testing, 28 referrals for hcg blood testing, and 37 referrals for jps medical. All clients are provided with instructions regarding potential signs & symptoms of miscarriage, with instructions to follow in the event of a negative outcome. Follow up correspondence totaled over 1,004 phone calls or notes of encouragement.