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1. Our goal is to help pregnant women make informed choices. 2. Our work helps all women. 3. Most of the women who come into the crisis center do have financial hardships so that makes them think hard about their decisions. We try and help by showing them all of the community resources available to them. 4. We recruit new clients by word of mouth, our web page, other agencies referrals, and we are listed in the yellow pages. 5. The most effective practice is word of mouth. 6. The greatest obstacle is getting word out about what we do. 7. Other institutions are a great deal of influence because they often help to make the decision of carrying the baby or terminating the pregnancy. 8. We have overcome these obstacles by having volunteer advocates who are trained help the women. They help the women sort out their options, they listen, and volunteer to talk with her to the people she is close to. 9. It can be hard to instill values because the women may only be there for a half hour to an hour. But if time allows we advise them to be healthy and teach them about abstinence. 10. The best advice would be to contact local churches, social services, and doctors to inform them of what you are trying to do so that they can know the resources you can provide to the community.
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· In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? o To meet the needs of those that are unprepared for pregnancy and to share the gospel of Jesus. · Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion? o Focuses on ANYONE who is pregnant, providing them with support. · How are your clients affected by their financial resources? o Services are free of charge. The financial situation isn’t asked and there is no qualifier to receive services · What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? o Word of mouth, building a reputation for providing services, promotion in churches and civic groups, internet, brochures, and networking. LuAnn is and executive member in the local Human Services Leadership Council committee that meets every month. · Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? o Word of Mouth/Networking · What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? o In being in a rural community -- for clients: transportation -- as an organization: education as to what the organization does and is there for · How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? o Media is a big factor in the perception into pregnancy. In the ‘70s being a single mother was a “crisis”. Now the term “crisis pregnancy center” is outdated. Fatherhood has definitely changed recently, there is more of an emphasis on the fathers. Care Net of Cadillac, Michigan started a fatherhood support group in October. “Juno” and “Baby Mama” and other pregnant women in the media effect the view of pregnancy and it’s options. · How have you overcome these obstacles? o Local media doesn’t see the value in teaching the importance of abstinence only sex education. it effects the health of teens (43% of chlamydia cases are from teens in Cadillac). Care Net teaches good decision making, because “it’s all about the choices you make.” ( Sex can lead to cervical cancer/abortion) The media tries to label Care Net as an “unrealistic, right wing institution” when they’re just trying to help. · How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? o A large emphasis...Christian/non-profit organization by choice so the government can’t control what they can and cannot do/say. Don’t shove, but don’t compromise the core values of Care Net. Share values with the clients and treat their needs like good Christians. · What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural community? o Take it one step at a time and be realistic. You have to start small and grow; be excellent at one thing rather than mediocre at several. Running pregnancy centers is not for everyone; it takes much work, money, and patience. 1. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? a. The goals are to reach out to men, women, and babies in crisis pregnancy and parenting situations. 2. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion? a. Their work focuses on any pregnancy. 3. How are your clients affected by their financial resources? a. All the services offered at this center are free, but the workers do see the impact of financial resources on their clients. 4. What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? a. They have a website, a facebook page, newspaper ads, connections with other agencies and schools, hang posters, and through word of mouth. 5. Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? a. The most effective practice is word of mouth, but an increasing number of people are finding out about it from the website. 6. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? a. The greatest obstacle is public awareness and letting people know they are there. 7. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? a. These institutions offer a secular view of pregnancy and parenting, while this organization offers the Christian view. 8. How have you overcome these obstacles? a. These obstacles are overcome through education, which is performed through expos and speaking at various places. 9. How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? a. They offer a Christian perspective and information to all, but they do not push anything on anyone. If people are open to new information, they will give them more information. 10. What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town?
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 * In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center?**


 * Response:** Were here to help girls make an informative decision when carrying their babies. A lot of times we get calls about abortion, and we believe the sanctity in life. If they are abortion-minded, we have some videos and we would like them to have an informed decision. We want them to have support. Most of the time they need help. We have personal support, free pregnancy tests. We offer counseling if you have had abortion. 99% who have had abortions often come in for counseling. We want them to know the “Lord is all forgiving.” We understand the guilt breaks them down and do not judge them.

We have clothing, layette, everything they need. (Bottles, diapers.) As the baby outgrows this clothing, we allow an exchange. Everything is by donations. From churches, organizations, to people- we receive donations. We have people who donate to us every so often. If there are things we need, such as the layettes, we go out and buy those. We are not federally or state funded.

Our mission statement- “committed to upholding of sanctity of human life, demonstrating the love of Christ to woman facing crisis pregnancy through the provision of spiritual, physical, and emotional support, and by proclaiming the gospel.”


 * Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion?**


 * Response:** Both. We have all ages come in. We have services for just clothing, if people are down on their luck. We have an abortion hotline that is an abortion alternative. We are listed as this in the phonebook so perhaps those seeking an abortion would see or number first.


 * How are your clients affected by their financial resources?**


 * Response:** A lot of our clients, with the economy the way it is, are struggling. We have referrals from the SRS, such as welfare. Doctors refer people to us because we provide free pregnancy tests.
 * What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients?**


 * Response:** We have advertisement that goes out in the paper. A lot of times it is from when people come make a donation they will take a picture and give us free advertisement. We have advertisement in the phonebook and in the schools around here as well. We have one high school and one middle school. We have some programs that can be used in the middle schools, but we have never taught them directly. A good friend who is a counselor at the high school tells me they haven’t taught it yet. The curriculum does not involve our program. Abstinence is not taught anymore. Over here we feel as if it doesn’t matter anymore in terms of sex. We want to get the message out that abstinence can be taught.


 * Which of these practices has proved to be most effective?**


 * Response:** We don’t directly “recruit” people. But a practice that is the most effective is by word of mouth. It comes down to people telling people-if we help someone, they will pass it on.


 * What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services?**
 * Response:** As far as delivering services, people come here to get what they need. Some places have sonograms and have doctors that are affiliated but we do not.


 * How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? **


 * Response:** I believe there is definitely a worldly influence from TV to movies, it has become accepted to have children out of wedlock. Now we are not judgmental people because they are in the situation they are in, we instead try to help them. There also could be more abstinence education programs as well as sexual awareness programs in the schools. A lot of students plan out when they are going to loose their virginity. I think this stems from Mass Media and the notion that “anything goes.” Nothing is sacred anymore.

Our clients come from all walks of life, from poor to rich. I believe the whole structure of family has gone down hill. Morals and values aren’t instilled early on. The marriage institution is not as sacred as it use to be as well as no commitments.
 * How have you overcome these obstacles?**


 * Roberta:** We try to counsel the girls and talk to the girls about abstinence. We have videos that we send to the counselors at the local high schools. We also try to speak of spirituality. A lot of girls have been peer pressured into having sex so we try to show them that they don’t have to continue down this road and teach them how to say “no.”


 * How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients?**
 * Response:** A LOT. We pray with the clients when they are here with pregnancy tests. We talk to them about values of family life. The Lord is a real big part of our ministry. We present the gospel. Most of these girls seem to appreciate it. We talk to them about joining churches whatever their religion may be. We want them to see that they have value and the only person who can protect their hearts is themselves and at times the Lord.

**Response:** My advice if a crisis pregnancy center was opening in a rural town- Just be open to the clients needs when they come. Don’t just listen. Listen with your HEART. We have wonderful volunteers who are here to help where they can. Be there to serve anyone who comes in those doors. Respond to their needs in a loving way.
 * What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town?**

1. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? Teaching young women life affirming values. 2. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion? Our clientele are those facing where to go for support and seeking help and what aspects are important to them. Seeking help as far as needing some emotional support and particular assistance in those areas. 3. How are your clients affected by their financial resources? It is a huge impact. They’re financial situations are pretty poor, and we try to reaffirm them that they can work through their situation dealing with insurance as far as Medicaid assistance for their pregnancy and children before and after the pregnancy. 4. What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? We have mainly just advertised and used brochures to make contact with high schools, middle schools and our community college here in town, advertising, information with doctors offices, school, churches, in for regarding our center. And our hospital in town. 5. Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? Just mainly having our info at the social service agencies in town. That is probably where our clientele is most referred. And by word of mouth is how our information gets out. 6. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? Lack of volunteers. Finding volunteers are very difficult, especially committed volunteers. 7. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? Well I think, I think we are a small community so as for as influencing the clients getting the word out that we are caring, resourceful. People are questioning how we run our business. Once they come in, we make it known to them that we are there because we are knowledgeable and we want to help them. So word of mouth is the most beneficial way to reach people. 8. How have you overcome these obstacles? I haven’t yet. For the most part we are blessed in our community. We are lucky because the community stands were we do on pro-life issues. Our hospitals do not do abortions. The main one does not refer abortions. The schools are very open to our advertising. No obstacles necessarily are open to what we do. Finding good dedicated people to volunteer is an ongoing obstacle. 9. How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? A strong emphasis. If they are not getting upset on the topic. They usually have not chosen an abstinent lifestyle. We take an hour with the clients and discuss talking about ideas such as living a chaste lifestyle. We pass out cards relating to living a chaste life. We give abstinence classes and life skills classes, discussing how to take care of yourself, living with a roommate, cleaning, budgeting, building up self-esteem, etc. 10. What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town? Make sure you find out what your clientele knows. What the cliental base is going to be as far as community and it they are abortion vulnerable, whether its abstinence. That was our mistake. We were thinking that every young girl was looking for just an abortion. You just sit back and think that did not even cross my mind. This is not what I got myself into. Talk with the school, counselors, everyone, and social service areas.
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1. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center?
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St. Gianna’s Home is not technically a crisis pregnancy center, but more of a maternity home. It is a place where girls can go and live if they had an abortion or are pregnant. St. Gianna’s becomes their home. The main goal of St. Gianna’s is to help those women, if they plan on keeping their child and raising them themselves, to prepare them for parenthood. They can host between 2-5 women at a time. They minister to spiritual needs as well. There is a chapel and frequent sacraments are administered. The house mothers live there as well.

2. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion?

Not all were thinking about abortion, but the women are usually in some kind of crisis. Some problems are due to family, habit, or friend (boyfriend) situation, etc. The women’s life there becomes very structured.

3. How are your clients affected by their financial resources?

They have a lot of high school women; financial resources can vary. Some have good and others have bad financial resources. All of the women’s financial needs are taken care of while they are there St. Gianna’s tries to get them back on their feet by helping them find a job or school to attend.

4. What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? They don’t really recruit or advertise-most women are referred to go there.

5. Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? This question doesn’t apply. See the answer to question 4.

6. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? Just breaking down barriers from the past with these women can be the most difficult. Some of the women come from very negative backgrounds (abuse…). Teaching them their dignity as women and how loved they are is an important goal.

7. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients?

There is a lot of influence from society that affect these women before they get here. Society is a huge influence on why they are in the situation they are in. However, while they are at St. Gianna’s, there are very few influences from society. For example, there are no cell phones allowed, telephone calls are monitored, and limited television is watched.

8. How have you overcome these obstacles?

They try to promote healthy body image by countering it with positive affirmation. Often after these women have had their children they struggle with body image. Occasionally they will have a type of class, for example Theology of the Body or healthy eating. The example of the house mothers influences these women as well. Family is more than welcome to visit and even stay at the home for a time. Of course, nobody is forced to stay there-that would just ruin the goal of St. Gianna’s by making it more of a prison than a place of refuge.

9. How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? A huge emphasis is placed on instilling a new set of values in the women. A lot of girls or women who are already Catholic are taught that God has brought good out of this situation by bringing a precious life into this world. St. Gianna’s tries to build up their Catholic faith if they are already Catholic. Others who originally weren’t Catholic sometimes convert and enter the Church. That is one of St. Gianna’s goals: renewed moral life.

10. What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town? It is important to emphasize the moral aspect along with temporal needs. Bad habits need to change if you want to live a happier life-counter what mass media has taught them. St. Gianna’s itself is extremely rural. It is in North Dakota in a farming town of 60 people. Women come from far away to live there.

1. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? a. Help women who are in a crisis pregnancy b. Promote life in all stages c. Educate the public 2. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion? a. Focuses on women across the board. Anyone who needs help. 3. How are your clients affected by their financial resources? a. Usually low economic statuses, but not always. b. The clients are sometimes affected by the situation, itself. c. The clients are, also, sometimes affected from pressures of society, boyfriends, etc. 4. What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? a. This organization is from a rural area. b. Advertising on the yellow pages c. Online d. Billboards from time to time e. Outreach work, such as abstinence speeches in schools f. Newsletters g. Contact churches h. Have a “Baby-Bottle” campaign. i. Pro-life bulletin 5. Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? a. Depends on the area of trying to improve i. For abstinence- the speakers are most effective ii. For public education- the “Baby-Bottle” campaign and the newsletters iii. 40 Days for Life is another great effective practice for the state as a whole. (I understood each state has a “40 Days for Life”) 6. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? a. He or she used the word “challenges,” rather than “obstacles.” He or she, also, found this answer to be difficult to answer, but found at least two answers. b. More voluntary help. They could always use more help. c. Finances 7. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? a. Mass media- used the terms “blackout” and “black darkness,” referring to such issues as abortion, euthanasia, etc. The media is detrimental to our children, who are around it 24/7. b. Schools- unless Catholic or private, some schools do promote issues such as homosexuality, such as some schools in California, or euthanasia, which definitely influences our kids. c. Churches- he or she pictures churches as fortresses, saying the Catholic Church is like the wall because they are very pro-life and involved. d. Families- our families are faltering. He or she does is concerned that our families are not understanding the issues at hand. e. Work- influenced by the media. 8. How have you overcome these obstacles? a. Prayer and fasting b. Rely and remain in church, sacraments, and holiness c. Coming together and in agreement d. Make phone calls to promote what their crisis center believes in e. Speak their minds to the senators and legislation on such topics. 9. How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? a. He or she spends a great deal of time and prayer on this subject. b. He or she always greets his or her clients with love and work to find what their needs may be and how to meet them. c. They talk about their lifestyle. Bring up the topics of marriage (the sacramental nature of it) and about baptizing or dedicating (according to the clients faith) their children. d. He or she always lets the clients know that they deserve the best e. May refer to their faith life and call their priest or pastor in to talk f. He or she reminded me that the clients do have free- will, and so he or she can only encourage the clients. 10. What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town? a. Ask to check with other centers near-by b. Make a committee c. Pray together d. Ask for legal help, such as dealing with taxes e. See what other centers offer f. Work with other centers/ adoption agencies, networking to have references for clients and for each other’s own knowledge g. Decide if they want the center to be a one- denomination or a multi-denomination center. This center was a multi-denomination center.
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0. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? Mission statement- affirm the value of life, provide alternatives to abortion and provide passionate care to those facing abortion related issues. 1. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion? Anyone who is facing a crisis pregnancy, not simply those seeking an abortion. 2. How are your clients affected by their financial resources? Difficult question. We work with women who come from a variety of financial resources. All however, are appreciative of material assistance that is provided. These women choose to parent their child, and need help. From my standpoint their financial situation does not affect their pregnancy decision, and can’t really give answers and statistics. It is, of course, one of the factors but is not the defining one. 3. What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? We work closely with other agencies in our area, have brochures, a website, in phonebook under abortion alternatives, and by word of mouth. 4. Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? Word of mouth is very affective. Women who were happy with how they were treated tell their friends about the institution. The phonebook and internet are also effective ways of getting the word out. 5. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? The biggest concern is space. We are working in a small facility and could provide care for more people there was more room. 6. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? Mass media has huge affect. People form their opinions and views on right and wrong based on the media. Family and work are also influential in forming their whole value system. 7. How have you overcome these obstacles? There is a lot of grey area. The black and white attitude does not really exist anymore. We simply state facts and back up what we tell them with evidence and statistics. For instance, we don’t simply tell them that there are risks to abortion, but also arm them with statistical information. We show them there are indeed black and white truths. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; msolist: Ignore; position: relative; top: 1pt;">8. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? Honestly, we are a Christ centered organization and would love to see peoples lives change due to making better choices. That is not our focus however. We tell them what we believe but mostly work on helping them through their crisis. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; msolist: Ignore; position: relative; top: 1pt;">9. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town? Do not think that your clients are going to fit in a box. There is no single formula that is going to apply to all your clients. One must not think that everyone has the same set of values, world view and background just because they are in a small town.
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Best practice- purpose is to meet the needs of client and dealing with a person with real concerns and problems. Remember its not about politics, but about the person.


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<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">1. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> Our main goal is to provide support and resources that parents need to meet the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of their unborn child/children.

<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">2. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking abortion? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> We focus on all parents, even those that already have children. We have an “Earn While You Learn Program” that teaches parenting skills, the 9 months of pregnancy and what to expect through the toddler years, a 24 lesson program on discipline, life skills, etc. While attending these classes, doing homework, memorizing scripture, attending school, attending church, and basically anything to better themselves; clients earn points to buy things in our store. There they can purchase a new baby bed, new car seat, diapers, wipes, infant/toddler clothes, maternity clothes, etc. We are working to implement a program strictly for men that focuses on the role of the father.

<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">3. How are your clients affected by their financial resources? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> Greatly! This county has been at a 24% illiteracy rate for years. That greatly affects ones capacity to obtain income and so there has been a cycle here for years. We have clients that receive a disability check because they are a “slow learner.” We focus on the needs of the whole family and therefore we try and plug those clients into the literacy program, GED program, college, professional counseling, etc. One of the volunteers here teaches literacy back to back with parenting. We try to get our clients to reach for their full potential to get out of those “generational cycles.”

<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">4. What practices has your practice implemented in order to recruit new clients? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> Our Earn While You Learn Program draws clients more by word of mouth than advertising.

<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">5. Which of these practices has proved the most effective? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> The Earn While You Learn because clients are rewarded for efforts and they also learn the value of earning.

<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">6. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> Getting and keeping volunteers.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">7. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc.) influence your clients? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Mass media teaches “if it feels good, do it.” We strongly urge our clients to seek out God’s will for their lives.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">8. How have you overcome the obstacles? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> And we have many obstacles but prayer is the essential key.

<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">9. How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values on in your clients? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> Much emphasis is put on changing generational cycles.

<span class="x_apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">10. What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town? <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;"> Pray without ceasing. The enemy does not like the work that is being done in pregnancy care centers therefore he is always roaring, seeking whom he may devour. Most center volunteers and workers are under attack constantly. That is the number one reason it is so hard to keep volunteers.

__**Interview Ten:**__

1. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? The goal of the CPC is to assist women AND men who are dealing with a pregnancy situation. They are there to offer information and a support system. 2. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion? Their work focuses on everyone, not just those seeking an abortion. They are there to provide baby items, guidance, and advice on adoption and other choices. 3. How are your clients affected by their financial resources? Clients are able to take advantage of certain monetary contributions. They are able to pick up five free baby items a month and when new moms give birth, the center provides them with baby baskets according to whether they are a boy or girl. The CPC gets contributions from local churches and in turn allow their clients to take advantage of it. 4. What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? This CPC places adds in the local newspaper, articles in the yellow pages, and they are actively involved in the community to get the word out. 5. Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? The most effective practice would definitely by word of mouth. 6. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? The lack of volunteers is a great obstacle. No one is paid at this center and because of the lack of volunteers, the center can only be open two days out of the week. 7. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? Their clients are bombarded with messages from everywhere and from everyone. This CPC feels that their voice is a voice that perhaps no one has heard. 8. How have you overcome these obstacles? They try to be user friendly. By going in to schools and into health classes, they Make people aware of what they are about and that they are an outlet. 9. How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? They don’t put much emphasis because there just isn’t enough time! Some clients Only have their lunch period to come in and talk. 10. What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town? This year is this CPC’s 10th year anniversary and there are still people who have No idea what they are or what they do. The only advice they have was to try tobe <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">Proactive. Make people aware let them know you are there to help.

1. In your professional opinion, what are the goals of the crisis pregnancy center? 2. Does your work focus on all women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, or specifically those who are unexpectedly pregnant and seeking an abortion? 3. How are your clients affected by their financial resources? 4. What practices has your organization implemented in order to recruit new clients? 5. Which of these practices has proved to be most effective? 6. What have been your greatest obstacles in delivering services? 7. How do other institutions in society (mass media, schools, family, work, etc) influence your clients? 8. How have you overcome these obstacles? 9. How much emphasis do you place on instilling a new set of values in your clients? 10. What kind of advice would you offer to a crisis pregnancy center opening in a rural town? RESPONSES 1. We want to make abortion nonexistent. Some of the options we give are abortion, adoption, and parenting. We also counsel and show the dangers that can happen to moms and babies who have had abortions. We encourage clients to be better parents. We also hold classes cover better family relationships and disciplining. We give material help. For example we give used clothing to people in need 2. It focuses on all women. 90% would be pregnant women and spouses. We don’t deal just with abortion minded women. 3. We live in Idaho and the county has a pretty low income. 4. In the summer time we attend city festivals such as fairs where give out info. We also do some advertising in newspapers, but that is pretty expensive, so we also speak to different groups and churches to inform them. 5. Summertime booths. We attend six area fairs and will expanding more as time goes on. 6. The greatest obstacle is getting the word out, especially to younger people. 7. We live in a pretty conservative area where there isn’t a lot of peer pressure. Most of the clients have support from their families. 8. We have to keep opening up to new ideas on how to get the word out and our board of directors. A few who are on the board are into websites like Facebook and other forms of blogging. 9. We consider a lifestyle that is healthy and good for them and the society one of highest goals. We really like to have the opportunity to help them find that. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">10. Get yourself out in front of people to give them the message, but before that start with prayer. A nondenominational center also helps broaden your range of clients. Interview Twelve:
 * __Interview Eleven:__**