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Maybe you don’t feel pregnant. Have you put it out of your mind? Maybe you don’t want anyone to know.
Maybe you have every symptom there is. Are you ignoring the signs? Maybe you wish you could.
Maybe you touch your belly often. Do you imagine your baby's smile? Maybe you’re still scared about what comes next. |
Pregnancy Options
Pregnancy brings three choices. All of them present certain problems, difficulties and/or responsibilities. |
Parenting
This choice is difficult when you feel that your career, education,
financial stability and relationships may be negatively affected by
raising a child. Your concerns are valid. Our peer consultants are
trained to help you examine these issues.
Take your time. Parenting is a lifelong commitment with many rewards
and challenges. Children are the biggest responsibility you will ever
carry. Thankfully, you do not have to face it alone.
If you decide to
parent, A Hope Center will help you prepare for your future with
education and support through our “Earn While You Learn Program.”
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Abortion
When career, education, financial stability, and relationships are
threatened by a pregnancy, it is often difficult not to make this
choice. In the emotionally-charged rush to take care of an unexpected
pregnancy, however, be careful not to overlook problems associated with
this option. In confidence, our peer consultants are trained to help
you examine personal issues surrounding the desire to end a pregnancy.
Your personal consultant will offer education on abortion procedures along with possible physical risks and Post Abortion Stress. Thankfully,
you do not have to face it alone. If you decide to have an abortion, A
Hope Center can help you deal with possible emotional complications
through our healing program for past abortions.
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If you would like to consult with a staff person or volunteer who personally experienced an abortion and/or unplanned pregnancy, please make a
special request when scheduling your appointment. A Hope Center is committed to giving accurate abortion education, but does not perform abortions or refer clients to abortion facilities.
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Adoption
 Often, this seems to be the most difficult choice to make, regardless
of the impact it may have on career, education, financial stability and
relationships. The idea of carrying a child for nine months only to
place him in the care of another family may seem emotionally impossible.
You have time. Pregnant women considering adoption have their entire
pregnancies to prepare, weigh, and finally decide about placing for
adoption. Thankfully, you don’t have to face it alone. A Hope Center
peer consultants can help you work through the process with a
comprehensive adoption curriculum. If you decide to place your baby
with a family, we can help you develop the adoption plan right for you.
A Hope Center is not an adoption agency and we have only your
best-interests as our first priority. Many mature and emotionally
stable young women receiving loving support are successful in making
the adoption choice when parenting would be difficult and abortion is
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Free Services
Trained consultants will offer you the opportunity to get beyond the loneliness and anxiety of an unplanned pregnancy.
The following services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL:
• Pregnancy Testing—nurse-administered testing using medical-grade tests
• Limited First-Trimester Ultrasounds—offered by a trained medical professional to clients who meet specific criteria established by AHC’s medical director.
• Pregnancy Options Consultation—caring peer advocates work with you to examine all three pregnancy options: parenting, adoption, and abortion*
• Community Referrals—medical care, legal assistance, material assistance, licensed adoption agencies and other community resources
• Earn While You Learn Program—earn needed items (such as maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture, and other baby items) through one-on-one and group education using a comprehensive curriculum relevant to the expectant parent
• Group Classes—nutrition, newborn care, parenting, and other topics relevant to new and expectant parents
• Fatherhood Program—men encouraging men toward responsible fatherhood and healthy relationships
• Personal Peer Consultants—advocates who care about your emotional, physical, and spiritual concerns
• Healing a Past Abortion—confidential group and individual support
• 24-hour phone line: Help is just a call away
260.969.HELP (4357)
*A Hope Center is committed to giving accurate abortion education, but does not perform
abortions or refer clients to abortion facilities
Please call our 24-hour hotline at 260-969-HELP(4357) for an appointment.
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Earn While You Learn
Earn While You Learn is an assistance-through-education program that
empowers prospective parents with valuable information for successful
living. Expect to grow as a parent and as a person as you work with a
personal advocate or meet with a group to complete EWYL curriculum.
Gain understanding and arm yourself with helpful information about the following and more:
• prenatal care and bonding
• prenatal development
• nutrition
• newborn care
• breast feeding and bottle feeding
• early childhood growth and development
• safety/first aid
• SIDS prevention
• infant temperaments
• parent/child relationships
• discipline
• choosing child care
• building self esteem
• healthy relationships
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Group Classes
Classes available at the main office:
3630 Hobson Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46815
CALL 422-3544 to register
"Parents are Teachers"
Learn practical ways parents can help children develop to their fullest potential.
Sample Topics:
• Help me make it through the day!
• The importance of reading to your child
• Development of your child’s self esteem
Tuesday evenings—7:00 to 8:00PM, ongoing
Tuesday Pregnancy Topics:
Practical advice for a healthy pregnancy. Open only to pregnant clients and their partners
Tuesdays—12:00 to 1:00PM, please call for schedule dates
Wednesday "Extras":
Experience a variety of topics relevant to the new and expectant parent.
Sample Topics:
• Budgeting
• Making learning easier
• Age appropriate expectations
Wednesdays—12:00 to 1:00PM, ongoing
Friday Parenting Topics:
Come to learn more about being an effective parent.
Fridays—12:00 to 1:00PM, ongoing
Newborn Care:
Learn about caring for a newborn baby.
Registration preferred—please call for schedule dates & times
Saturday "Spiritual Directions":
For female clients who want to learn more about God, Study His Word, and mature in faith.
Registration Preferred—please call
Saturdays—11:00AM to 12:00PM: July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 14, 21, 28; Sept. 11, 25; Oct. 9, 16, 23; Nov. 13, 20; Dec. 11, 18
Classes available at the south office:
3701 South Calhoun, Suite C, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46807
CALL 969-4357 to register
"Eating For Two":
Learn about special nutritional needs during pregnancy.
Registration preferred—please call
Classes available at the southwest office:
4705 Illinois Road,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
"Financial Peace University":
Experience financial peace through budgeting and other financial skills.
Thursdays—1:00 to 2:00PM, ongoing
Classes available at the Grabill office:
13410 Main Street, Grabill, IN 46741
Parenting classes:
Learn about being an effective parent. Call for availability.
Other Classes/Groups
Bible study support group for women who have experienced abortion:
Experience compassionate, confidential support while working through
healing from a past abortion experience.
The next study will take place at 4705 Illinois Rd., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804
Registration required.
CALL 969-4357. Ask for Lisa.
You get education to empower your life. You are independent in seeking truth. Support yourself with help. You’re worth it!
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FAQs about Services
Do I need an appointment for a pregnancy test?
No. But an appointment is preferred so that we can insure prompt service.
How do I get an ultrasound?
A Hope Center has specific requirements for ultrasound as set forth by our Medical Director. If you are in your first trimester and have questions about a free ultrasound, please contact the Nurse Manager at 422-3544 for details.
Do you give abortions?
A Hope Center is committed to giving accurate abortion education, but does not perform abortions or refer clients to abortion facilities
Do I need to make an appointment for “Earn While You Learn”?
Yes. Just call 422-3544 (Hobson Rd.), 969-4357 (S. Calhoun St.), or 969-6633 (Illinois Rd.) to make an appointment.
What are Bonus Bucks and how do I use them?
Bonus Bucks are coupons earned through attending one-on-one or group
classes. Bonus Bucks are redeemed in the Bonus Room baby and maternity
store. The Bonus Room contains everything from new cribs to gently-used
maternity clothes. Clients enjoy shopping for nearly every baby supply
necessary to parent in the first year.
Are all your services really free?
YES. We are fully funded by the community. No payment is required for any service.
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