Maternity & Parenting Services: Walking the Journey

Catholic Family & Child Service, Tri-Cities, Washington

Growing Hope

Life happens. When people in our community find themselves in dire straits, they seek support and encouragement, not judgment. Women who experience unexpected pregnancies not only need short-term care and counseling, but an educational foundation on which they can build a better future for both their child and themselves. Thats where we come in

I grew up around violence, sex, drugs, and drinking. My brother and I fended for ourselves. I dont drink, I dont smoke, and I dont do drugs. Never have, never will. However, I am a teen mom. -Sadie, Client

The exercises help me gain a mental strength and more, much more confidence as a mother. I have people backing me up in my corner. I feel like, at Hope Home, I can talk about everything without being judged. -Alexandra, Client

In Their Own Words

A bridge out of abuse, poverty and a host of risk factors

Promoting Values Empowerment Address the Cycle of Poverty Healthy Relationships Positive Reinforcement Advocacy Education

Who We Are
Catholic Family & Child Services Provider of maternity/adoption services for 64 years Walk-In Office Model In-Home Visitation Prenatal & Infant Case Management Targeted Intervention for Teens

There are lots of things a person might struggle with when they find out that they are pregnant. What weve found

The key to it all starts with a relationship.

We can help!

Pregnant? Scared?

Our Maternity Services: 7 Elements

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7.

Case Management & Advocacy Resources and Referrals Home Visitation Learn N Earn Maternity Boutique/Diaper Bank Groups Bonding Right from the Start & TEAM HOPE Adoption Options Maternity Counseling

10 Most Common Obstacles

Associated with Pregnant Teens:
1. 2.

3. 4. 5.

Emotionally coming to grips with pregnancy and frequent disequilibrium Telling parent/father of baby and the ongoing relationship and legalities that stems from that Poverty and lack of money Identifying access to resources generally and specifically for prenatal care Uncertainty about education plans/dropping out/school retention

6. 7. 8. 9.

10.

Being too young to work Lack of stable permanent housing Child care arrangements and safe respite Lack of knowledge of parenting and child stages of development, in part due to lack of positive, non punitive parent model and part due to age Coping with relational and sexual abuse(current or historic)

Welcoming Environment
Free Pregnancy Tests Warm Face-to-Face

Meeting Options and Resources Home/School Visits Create Pregnancy Plan

Bonding/Attachment Groups
Support Group 2 hours a week Bonding/Attachment Focus Extensive Outreach Parental Knowledge of
Nurturing, fun & interactive. Its got to make sense in their life

Parent/Child Attachment Parental Expertise in Infant Cues Dynamic, Nurturing Environment Engaging, Interactive Curriculum

Ongoing Support
TEAM HOPE is designed to help young parents excel. Safe Environment for Teens to Ask Questions Forum for Goal-Setting and Decision Making Self-Sufficiency and Confidence Initial Screening

Creating a Safe Place

Learn N Earn Boutique

Point-Based System For Teens Local Philanthropy Opportunities to Staff/Stock

Boutique

How do I begin?

Sneak Peek: Maternity Toolkit

Conclusion
Through us, mothers
Discover Strength Choose Life Become Equipped Find Their Own Plan

Our services give mothers and their children hope for the future.

Questions?
Please feel free to email us later if youd like as well.

For More Information:

MAUREEN MCGRATH: AGENCY DIRECTOR & DIVISION DIRECTOR FOR CHILD WELFARE MMCGRATH@CCYAKIMA.ORG SYNDEE SAUCEDA-CAVAZOS: PROGRAM MANAGER FOR MATERNITY & EARLY PARENTING SUPPORT SSAUCEDA@CCYAKIMA.ORG

(509) 946-4645
Graphics support, Adrianne Deen, adeen@ccyakima.org

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

Pregnancy Support Services

History
Providing life-affirming services for over 45 years to expectant parents living in the central part of Colorado

Services reflect the churches life ethic by providing concrete assistance to women, along with supporting and encouraging life affirming decisions and behaviors.

Services Overview

Service Model
Services to women and children are provided through a relational service delivery model that is non-judgmental, respectful and meets them where they are and in whatever state of brokenness.

Parents who visit Life Support are welcomed into a nurturing, bilingual environment that focuses on fostering trust between advocates and clients to maximize the programs benefits for the entire family

Life Support Services

Parent Education
PRENATAL NURTURING PROGRAM CHILDBIRTH CLASS NEW MOMS GROUP

Parent Education
REALCARE BABY PROJECT EARLY LITERACY

Birth Options Pregnancy Counseling

Provided by licensed professional counselors through the agencys adoption program to women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy and assisting with lifegiving decisionmaking/planning to determine the best plan for her and her baby

Catholic Charities has been collaborating with the Diocese of Pueblo and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver for the establishment of an integrated statewide Project Rachel post-abortive healing network

Project Rachel

Local pro-life education campaign aimed at increasing awareness about the resources available to those facing an unexpected pregnancy

Difficult Choices

Difficult Choices
Multi-faceted campaign with a strategic mix of advertising that highlights the specific character traits that are essential to healthy decision-making

Conclusion
Providing Help Creating Hope
Through . . . Support Relationship Empowerment

Pregnancy Support Services

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

Questions

Resources
Kathy Thayer 719-866-6428 kthayer@ccharitiescc.org Family Development Resources (Prenatal Nurturing publisher) www.nurturingparenting.com Realityworks RealCare Baby www.realityworks.com Difficult Choices - www.Difficultchoices.org Project Rachel www.hopeafterabortion.com/