Parenting
Parenting can be overwhelming. If you are considering parenting, you may be thinking about finances, how to include your partner, having the education or support you need. Hope Clinic is here to listen, inform, and help equip you.
You won’t be alone. The goal of our program is to provide abundant life for you and your family.
Our Life Skills program was developed specifically with you in mind. We want to provide you with the support and resources you need to empower you to parent your child. Hope Clinic is here to listen, inform, and help equip you to make an informed decision.
For over 27 years, Hope Clinic has been at the forefront of care for women facing the toughest choices combining practical care with a merciful, non-judgmental approach. We put you first. We equip. We help all individuals involved choose health. We provide ongoing support by utilizing a mind, body, and spirit healing approach.
Hope Clinic was founded by a group of community leaders, pastors and volunteers to meet the unique needs of women in unplanned pregnancies in a safe and confidential environment. We began by offering pregnancy tests, options counseling by trained lay volunteers, and free maternity and baby items. We were founded on the belief that a women’s life should be valued just as highly as the child she carries, and we continue to hold to that belief. While our services have expanded over the years, our commitment has stayed true.
How can we help?
Women and men can enroll in this FREE program throughout their pregnancy. You will be assigned a mentor who is simply your coach, guide, and cheerleader. The person helping you unpack all your needs and how we can help you. They will guide you in your classes, and help you throughout the pregnancy up until the child is age two. You will earn Baby Bucks that you can use in our Baby Boutique for baby. Clients may remain in the program until their child turns 2 year old.
Our Life Skills program is called Focus Living and consist of :
Empowering Parenting
- Pregnancy to Birth classes. This is all things from finding out you are going to be mom and dad to the day baby is born. You will learn what is going on with your body during each trimester until you go into labor. Lessons discussed are development of pregnancy, preparing for Women’s Health, Pregnancy Labor, Breastfeeding, Newborn Safety, Health, Nutrition and Feeding, Postpartum Support for Mothers and Families along with many other lessons
Positive Parenting
- Birth to 2 years of age. This is all things from learning basic baby care to learning how a baby is changing and the major milestones for each age. Also, other topics such as: Discipline, healthy boundaries, and parenting
Fresh Start Program
- These classes are for individuals that need Court appointed or DCBS appointed classes. These are classes that can help you with a fresh start as parents. We all make decisions that cause major consequences in our lives and sometimes we just want a “do over”. Our Fresh Start classes can help you get a new and fresh perspective.
- We have a women’s class and a men’s class. The Men’s class is “Man Up”
Education Classes and Support Groups:
- We offer multiple classes and support groups a month onsite at our clinic and we have a database of online videos for you to learn practical, emotional, and spiritual skills related to parenting. Some topics include:
- Women’s Health, Pregnancy, Labor, Breastfeeding, Newborn Safety, Health, Nutrition and Feeding, Postpartum Support for Mothers and Families
- Finances, Budgeting, Couponing
- Baby Sign Language, Infant CPR and more
- New Moms’ Group, Men’s Group and Women’s Bible Study Group
Resources & Referrals:
- Our team of pregnancy experts can provide multiple resources and referrals to help make your parenting experience easier. Some examples include:
- OBGYNs, doctors, doulas, midwifery support, and birthing facilities
- Housing and jobs
- Daycare and family support
- Spiritual support and churches
What about my partner?
At Hope Clinic, we welcome all important parties into this journey – especially your partner. At your own discretion, we invite you to bring them to your appointments, have them enroll in our Man Up, and allow them to receive the benefits of our services.
What about my parents?
If you would like your parents to be involved in your pregnancy journey, we welcome them. They are able to join you for any of your appointments and sessions with your permission. It can be really scary to tell family members of your pregnancy, but we are here to support you and empower you to share authenticity and strength.