Program areas at Women's Life Care Center
Medical: our pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasound service enables clients to confirm the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy, to estimate gestational age, and to confirm cardiac activity of the fetus. If the pregnancy is viable, we want our clients to understand and internalize that inside them is a human Life worth protecting and bringing into the world. We want our clients to know the pros and cons of their three options: abortion, adoption, and parenting. And lastly, we want our clients to realize a connection with our staff that gives them a sense of confidence and hope that they can get the support they need to make a life-affirming choice and emerge a better, stronger and happier individual. Number of unique pregnancy testing clients served in 2022: 240 number of unique ultrasound clients served in 2022: 243 volunteer hours for program support: 936
Well Life: well Life is a maternal wellness and postpartum wellbeing class. Sessions are one-to two-hoursand are offered to clients with children aged 18 years or younger. The sessions are held weekly for 6 weeks, with two class rotations per year. The Center provides a hybrid of virtual and in- person classes. The well Life program focuses on four pillars of personal well-being: mindfulness, learning, physical wellness and connecting with others to build lasting relationships. Based on these four pillars and the issues our clients face, we have developed unique topics to be covered at each session. Our topics promote success for mothers, offering tools for self-care, baby bonding, healthy eating, budgeting, fitness, career planning, goal setting and leadership. Well Life features a variety of components. There are presentations and speakers as well as wellness activities, examples of which include creating homemade organic cleaning products, family budgets, infant massage, meal preparation. We offer purposeful incentives which help participants to implement healthy practices at home. Examples include monthly planners, meal planning and budgeting tools, cookware, simple fitness and relaxation aids and materials which facilitate baby bonding. Well Life has a group coaching component as well. Inside out wellbeing group coaching brings moms together to strengthen their sense of self and thereby increase their ability to handle Life's challenges, achieve their goals and build strong relationships. Our staff coaches include one certified coach and one master certified coach. Number of unique clients served in 2022: 14 number of education sessions completed by clients in 2022: 225 number of incentives issued: 543
Learn & earn: the earn while you learn program (ewyl) covers topics such as fetal development, the importance of prenatal Care, prenatal and infant nutrition, postpartum Care, infant Care and development, sids prevention, first aid, car seat safety, and healthy family relationships. This ten- session educational program incorporates video lessons and complementary worksheets along with one-on-one discussion with a client advocate. Eligible participants are women who are pregnant or parenting an infant under the age of one year. We also developed a curriculum to be used remotely when a client is not able to attend sessions in person. As participants complete each session, they may earn items such as maternity clothes, portable cribs, diapers, baby clothing, car seats and other infant necessities. Number of unique clients served in 2022: 260 number of education sessions completed by clients in 2022: 2908 number of incentives issued: 23,093 volunteer hours for program support: 2050
Life coaching, financial education and client assistance: individual & group Life coaching: Life coaching at Women's Life Care Center provides a pathway to sustainable change by helping clients connect actions with values. This change, once internalized by our clients, can truly be transformational. The coaching model abides by the rule that our clients are the experts on their lives. Therefore, we do not give advice. Instead, we call upon our clients to discover their own answers. Coaches hold clients accountable by having them create homework for themselves to continue driving forward. Through multiple coaching sessions, this accountability supports the clients. Number of unique clients served in 2022: 21 number of coaching sessions completed by clients in 2022: 217 financial education: the financial wellness program consists of videos on topics related to budgeting, smart spending, credit and debt management, career building and buying a car. Client learning is tracked through multiple choice quizzes and worksheets. Clients work with a financial wellness advocate to develop a budget and healthy financial habits. The program is offered in-person or can be live streamed remotely. All clients who complete the program receive a financial incentive in the form of a gift card and are eligible to apply for rent, mortgage or utility assistance. We work with outside agencies to provide clients with emergency financial help. Number of unique clients served in 2022: 34 number of education sessions completed by clients in 2022: 68 value of incentives (gift cards or rental assistance grants) issued or procured for our clients: 24,733 client assistance: the Women's Life Care Center offers client assistance for women in need of necessary services. This service includes: case management, emergency material assistance and referrals for necessary services such as medical Care and mental health services, professional counseling, adoption services, post abortion information and referrals, referrals for housing and shelters, referrals for food and clothing, referrals for legal aid, free legal aid and continuing education assistance. Number of services for clients across our programs in 2022: case management/referrals: 868 visits for material assistance (layette items, diapers, gift cards & food): 342