What is CareNet? CareNet is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing pregnancy options counseling, pregnancy education, parenting classes, free pregnancy tests, and ultrasounds. We provide bible studies as well. The organization doesn't just provide these things, they make sure that the client feels accepted as they are, and that they are provided as much help as we can give them. In special circumstances the organization can actually pull young girls out of the sex-trafficking world, or abusive relationships.
Where is CareNet located? CareNet is a international organization, so it is not just a local organization. The ones in Wisconsin specifically are located in Kenosha, Racine, and Madison. I am personally involved with the Kenosha and Racine locations. Of course there are other family resource centers available not just CareNet.
Kenosha Address Racine Address Madison Address
6105 22nd Avenue 740 College Avenue 1350 MacArthur Rd.
Kenosha, WI 53143 Racine, WI 53403 Madison, WI 53714
What is options counseling? Options counseling is usually done, when a woman comes in for a pregnancy test. Before the test is given, the woman is given a 7 minute informative video that goes through your options as a pregnant woman. These being abortion, adoption, and parenting. (This organization is Christian-based, so yes the volunteers are Pro-Life, but ultimately we know it's the woman's decision, and we are conscious of not being judgmental on whatever she ends up choosing.) Jesus loved all people no matter the circumstances, and we want to share that love with the clients.
What do parenting classes look like? This section involves pregnancy education as well. CareNet offers a wide-variety of different topics you can learn about, basically most parenting topics you could probably think of. You can take these classes up until your child is 2 years of age. Each class is an hour or less. During this class, a client meets one on one with a volunteer peer counselor. The peer counselor and client watch an informative short video on whatever the topic has been selected for that client for the week. Some topics include: dealing with tantrums, bathing an infant, or even infant CPR. While the video is playing the client has a fill-in-the-blank sheet to fill out. Once the video is over there might be a discussion on the topic. After this the counselor will go over the video answers. For attending classes you are given fake money (baby bucks) to spend at a baby boutique. Baby bucks are earned by attending classes, having homework from the last session completed, and just for showing up. (This makes up a total of 3 baby bucks, which is the maximum an individual can get each week.) The parenting classes don't just have to be for women, they can also be for men as well. There is a whole curriculum on fatherhood. A woman may also bring a family member, friend, or boyfriend along with them to these classes as well. These people can also earn baby bucks to spend on themselves or give to you.
What's the baby boutique? The baby boutique is made up of donated baby products from people from the community or local churches. Within the boutique their is baby clothing that ranges from newborn-2T, diapers, wipes, other accessories. Even bigger items including: strollers, cribs, and pack n' plays as well. The boutique is usually updated each week with new donated products. The best part of the boutique is the fact items are easy to obtain. For example each outfit is 50c so if you only attended one parenting class you'd still be able to go home with six outfits, or three bundles of diapers. The bigger items usually range from 8 baby bucks - 20 baby bucks which is three-four parenting classes. Expensive items, yours free for taking 3-4 hours out of your schedule.
How can I help? To help out CareNet you can make a donation of any amount of money as well as a donation of baby products to one of the centers. You can also help out by spreading awareness about CareNet and what it does.
Other Things: Based on the information that a client chooses to give us, we give them information about resources in the community that can help out with their situation. Resources such as: counseling, insurance information, food banks, pregnancy support, child care, and local churches if the client is interested.
Knowing this information, will you help make a difference in the lives of women in the local communities, and within the US?
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