OUR MINISTRY
Care Net Pregnancy Center of the Hudson Valley is a non-profit Christian ministry equipping women who are facing unplanned pregnancies to make healthy, life-affirming choices. We offer real choices and support through our holistic, Christ-centered approach.
We have been serving Dutchess County since 1986. We have been affiliated with Care Net since our founding and the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) since 2006. All our services are free and confidential.
OUR MISSION
Care Net Pregnancy Center of the Hudson Valley – empowering people to make life-affirming choices.
OUR VISION
Through the love and compassion of Jesus Christ we provide without cost to our clients:
- Prevention: Through sexual risk avoidance education.
- Intervention: Through the offering of pregnancy tests, pregnancy options coaching (including accurate information about abortion), referrals limited obstetrical ultrasounds for abortion-minded and abortion-vulnerable women, material resource program and referrals for services.
- Restoration: Through support groups that facilitate healing for those suffering from past abortion experiences.
As we uphold the sanctity of human life, the foundation of our ministry is the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Only Christ can give unconditional love, forgiveness and the offer of salvation that our clients and their families need. We are committed to sharing this offer of hope with our clients.
OUR COMMITMENT OF CARE AND COMPETENCE
1. Clients are served without regard to age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances.
2. Clients are treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring manner.
3. Clients always receive honest and open answers.
4. Client pregnancy tests are distributed and administered in accordance with all applicable laws.
5. Client information is held in strict and absolute confidence. Releases and permissions are obtained appropriately. Client information is only disclosed as required by law and when necessary to protect the client or others against imminent harm.
6. Clients receive accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, lifestyle issues, and related concerns.
7. We do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients, but are committed to offering accurate information about abortion procedures and risks.
8. All of our advertising and communication are truthful and honest and accurately describe the services we offer.
9. We provide a safe environment by screening all volunteers and staff interacting with clients.
10. We are governed by a board of directors and operate in accordance with our articles of incorporation, by-laws, and stated purpose and mission.
11. We comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements regarding employment, fundraising, financial management, taxation, and public disclosure, including the filing of all applicable government reports in a timely manner.
12. All of our staff, board members, and volunteers receive appropriate training to uphold these standards.
2. Clients are treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring manner.
3. Clients always receive honest and open answers.
4. Client pregnancy tests are distributed and administered in accordance with all applicable laws.
5. Client information is held in strict and absolute confidence. Releases and permissions are obtained appropriately. Client information is only disclosed as required by law and when necessary to protect the client or others against imminent harm.
6. Clients receive accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, lifestyle issues, and related concerns.
7. We do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients, but are committed to offering accurate information about abortion procedures and risks.
8. All of our advertising and communication are truthful and honest and accurately describe the services we offer.
9. We provide a safe environment by screening all volunteers and staff interacting with clients.
10. We are governed by a board of directors and operate in accordance with our articles of incorporation, by-laws, and stated purpose and mission.
11. We comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements regarding employment, fundraising, financial management, taxation, and public disclosure, including the filing of all applicable government reports in a timely manner.
12. All of our staff, board members, and volunteers receive appropriate training to uphold these standards.