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Resource List

Great websites to check out:

Contact Paulding Pregnancy Services if you need someone to talk to about sexual health. We offer free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, and community resources. Speak with a nurse and get options counseling (Adoption, Abortion, and Parenting). We offer pregnancy support and help- our Earn While You Learn program allows you to be educated on important prenatal, pregnancy, and parenting topics and earn free items for your baby! We also offer help and support after abortion. Plus, a great Dad Boot Camp for guys to learn about newborn care. All services are free to the public. You don’t have to live in Paulding County to make an appointment. www.pauldingpregnancy.com

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Want to know more about the different abortion procedures? www.abortionprocedures.com has OBGYN doctors who used to perform abortions show exactly how an abortion is performed and the risks involved. These short videos are a must see for anyone who is considering abortion! Click on each picture to watch and learn more!

First Trimester- Abortion Pill (FDA approved up to 10 weeks, though some clinics give it out after 10 weeks)

First Trimester- Surgical Abortion (Up to 14 weeks)

Second Trimester Abortion (14-22 weeks)

Third Trimester Abortion (22 weeks – Full Term /40 weeks)

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Great apps and websites to check out! These organizations have TikToks and Instagram as well!

Movies to watch:

Lifemark is the true story of a young man who sets out to find his birth mother. Hearing her reason why she chose adoption over abortion is powerful.

Based on the true story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood worker. Find out what made her quit her job and begin fighting for the unborn.

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For help, support and healing after an abortion. Classes for both men, women, and anyone who has been involved in an abortion. www.saveone.org

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Volunteer Positions at Paulding Pregnancy Services

Below are the Medical Volunteer position requirements. Scroll down to see the Client Advocate position requirements.

Medical Volunteer

Position:          Medical Volunteer

Ministry Purpose: In accordance with Luke 10:1-2, the Nurse Volunteer is responsible for sharing God’s Truth while caring for clients in the center. This position shares in compassion offering hope and help to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or who may be considering abortion by providing them with realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support. She should also seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and actions in her consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ. She should be prepared to explain the center’s religious beliefs and practices to all visitors and callers. And she should be prepared to provide resources and assistance, consistent with the center’s Statement of Faith and Mission Statement, to all those who inquire.

Reports to: Client Services Manager

Licensure/certification: Currently licensed as a RN, LPN, NP, or RDMS in the State of Georgia and be CPR certified

Primary Qualifications:

Consistent with the above-described ministry requirements, the following constitute the major responsibilities of the volunteer nurse:

  • Is a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  • Demonstrates strong leadership by maintaining personal, professional, spiritual balance and health, encouraging/enabling others to do so
  • Has knowledge of pro-life issues, pregnancy, parenting and community resources
  • Is willing to relate to and respect all clients equally, without bias
  • Exhibits a sincere desire to minister to women and families involved in an unplanned pregnancy
  • Committed to volunteer training for 6-8 weeks followed with shadow training on a weekly basis
  • Committed to serve as a medical volunteer for at least 1 (one) year
  • Able to find a replacement PPS nurse volunteer who can fill in when schedule conflicts occur
  • Is willing to share the good news of the Gospel in love and compassion for the lost
  • Committed to sexual purity, abstinent if single, and faithful to their spouse if married
  • Is willing to take ownership and responsibility for the PPS ministry as an extension of the Body of Christ in our community
  • Is willing to allow their life to be transformed by the Lord as they serve at PPS

General Qualifications:

  • Exhibits a strong commitment and dedication to the sanctity of all human life
  • Faithfully attends church and is in fellowship with other believers
  • Fully agrees with the PPS Mission Statement, Statement of Principle, Statement of Faith, and all Policies and Procedures set forth by the Board of Directors of PPS
  • Respects and complies with all confidentiality policies of PPS and state and federal laws concerning confidentiality
  • Carries out all job responsibilities under the general supervision of the Client Services Manager
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and team unity skills
  • Is at least 21 years of age                                 
  • Is willing to help educate and inform clients of their rights, responsibilities, and pregnancy options shared in love

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assess client’s potential medical needs through one-to-one dialogue and information gathered through client intake forms
  • Administers pregnancy tests and discloses results to clients
  • Provides prenatal vitamins for clients with a positive pregnancy test
  • Provides holistic care to clients relating to their physical, spiritual, and emotional health
  • Provide pregnancy, fetal development, and sexual health education and referrals
  • Document clinical findings, observations, and medical care in client record
  • Provide appropriate referrals for emergency consultation and prenatal care
  • Discusses medically accurate information regarding pregnancy options to client to ensure proper understanding so she can make a well-informed decision about her pregnancy
  • Maintain an appropriate standard of care established by experts in the field (such as CDC, ACOG, AAPLOG, etc.)
  • Comply with state and professional continuing education requirements
  • Other duties as assigned

Volunteer Client Advocate

Position:          Volunteer Client Advocate

Ministry Purpose: In accordance with Luke 10:1-2, the Client Advocate Volunteer is responsible for sharing God’s Truth and speaking into the client’s emotional, spiritual, and social brokenness. This position shares in compassion offering hope and help to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or who may be considering abortion by providing them with realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support. She should also seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and actions in her consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ. She should be prepared to explain the center’s religious beliefs and practices to all visitors and callers. And she should be prepared to provide resources and assistance consistent with the center’s Statement of Faith and Mission Statement, to all those who inquire.

Reports to: Client Services Manager

Primary Qualifications:

Consistent with the above-described ministry requirements, the following constitute the major responsibilities of the Client Advocate:

  • Is a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  • Demonstrates strong leadership by maintaining personal, professional, and spiritual health while encouraging/enabling others to do so
  • Has knowledge of pro-life issues, pregnancy, parenting and community resources
  • Is willing to relate to and respect all clients equally, without bias
  • Exhibits a sincere desire to minister to women and families involved in an unplanned pregnancy
  • Committed to Client Advocate Training for 6-8 weeks followed with shadow training on a weekly basis
  • Committed to serve as a Client Advocate for at least 1 (one) year
  • Able to find a replacement PPS advocate who can fill in when schedule conflicts occur
  • Is willing to share the good news of the Gospel in love and compassion for the lost
  • Committed to sexual purity, abstinent if single, and faithful to their spouse if married
  • Is willing to take ownership and responsibility for the PPS ministry as an extension of the Body of Christ in our community
  • Is willing to allow their life to be transformed by the Lord as they serve at PPS

General Qualifications:

  • Exhibits a strong commitment and dedication to the sanctity of all human life
  • Faithfully attends church and is in fellowship with other believers
  • Fully agrees with the PPS Mission Statement, Statement of Principle, Statement of Faith, and all Policies and Procedures set forth by the Board of Directors of PPS
  • Respects and complies with all confidentiality policies of PPS and state and federal laws concerning confidentiality
  • Carries out all job responsibilities under the general supervision of the Client Services Manager
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and team unity skills
  • Is at least 21 years of age                                 
  • Is willing to help educate and inform clients of their rights, responsibilities, and pregnancy options shared in love

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assess client needs through personal one-to-one dialogue and information gathered through the client intake forms
  • Provide holistic care to clients relating to their spiritual and emotional health
  • Communicate effectively with client to address their needs
  • Provide appropriate referrals for community related resources
  • Provide accurate abortion information to client so they can make a well-informed decision about their pregnancy
  • Other duties as assigned
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Deciding between abortion, parenting, or adoption…

Justine* came to us feeling very upset. She shared that her boyfriend, Martin*, told her he wanted to have a baby with her. They tried for a few months and when she found out she was pregnant, he started to pressure her to have an abortion. He told her that he changed his mind and that he wasn’t ready to become a father.

Justine did not want to have an abortion. She had made that choice two years ago and did not want to do that again. Struggling with that decision, she stated that she felt she would commit suicide if she had another abortion. She also felt that she wasn’t prepared to be a single parent and so was interested in learning about adoption.

We were able to provide her with an ultrasound so that she could see her baby. We gave her education and resources on Post Abortion Healing, Adoption, and Single Parenting. Justine was feeling like adoption would be a good option. She felt equipped to sit down and talk with Martin about why she couldn’t have an abortion and to be able to explain why she was interested in choosing adoption.

Martin was not happy with her decision to not have an abortion and he is not supportive of her choosing adoption. Justine has a few months to decide what is best for her and her baby. We are providing encouragement and support through her participation of our Earn While You Learn program. Our Education Coordinator reports that she is doing great with the lessons and is an active participant in the program!

Justine stated that “Everything was fantastic!” at her first visit to Paulding Pregnancy Services. She has asked for prayer for “help to make the right decision.”

*Names and details have changed to protect client privacy

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Client Impact: Married Couple Unsure What to Do

Jennie and her husband, Tom*, came to Paulding Pregnancy Services looking to get information about abortion. Jennie shared that she had an abortion 2 years earlier. Our client advocate allowed Jennie to share her experience in a safe, non-judgmental room. She shared that after taking the first pill, she didn’t want to take the second set of pills. She parked her car in the Walmart parking lot and sobbed to Tom, who was her boyfriend at the time. He told her they could not financially take care of a baby at the moment. He convinced her to take the second set of pills.

She admitted that she did not want to have an abortion this time either, but was scared on how they would provide for a child. During her visit, Jennie and Tom were able to obtain information about abortion procedures, what happens to the baby, and the risks involved. They got to see our Earn While You Learn boutique and saw how Paulding Pregnancy Services could help them with education on prenatal and parenting topics and obtaining items for their baby.

Jennie shared that she had tried to find the abortion clinic she had gone to before and wasn’t able to find it on the internet. She then tried calling another abortion facility and they didn’t answer, not once, but twice. Finally, she called us. We told her that the Lord was trying to show her that she didn’t have to have an abortion and to trust in Him.

Jennie and Tom decided to trust in God and have decided to not abort their baby! We are excited for them and thankful to the Lord!

Our Miles for Moms 5K is a fundraiser to help support our Earn While You Learn program and our New Dad Boot Camp. We do these programs at no cost to our clients. Your financial support helps make these programs possible. We would love to see you at the 5K! If you would rather just donate, you can do that and still get the T-shirt!

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*Names Changed

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Client Impact: Leaving an Abusive Situation at 37 weeks pregnant

Shelia* is a young woman who came to us after leaving an abusive situation with her husband. She was visibly pregnant with her first child and shared that she had not had any prenatal care. Living in a hotel with her husband the last few months, he would not allow her to leave, was abusing her, and was threatening her life. She was able to get away and called her mom for help. Her mother found us online and brought her to Paulding Pregnancy Services.

We were able to provide Shelia with resources for local organizations and shelters for women who are in a domestic violence situation. A nurse spoke with her and informed her what labor looks like, answered her medical questions, and assured her that she could go to the hospital and would get care. She was also given a list of local OBGYNs and Medicaid information. We provided her with maternity clothes, diapers, other baby items, and a crib. She also signed up and has been participating in our Earn While You Learn program.

Shelia and her mom were so appreciative of the help that we offered that they came to Paulding Pregnancy Services with donuts to share with our volunteers and staff! They told us, “Everything was great!”

Shelia recently had her baby girl and is safe. She is a believer and asked for prayers. Please pray for her as she navigates being a new mom, healing from abuse, safety from her husband, and the courage to start a new life.

*Name and details changed to protect privacy

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Miles For Moms 5K and Family Fun Festival Corporate Sponsorship Information- May 21, 2022

Paulding Pregnancy Services is looking for Corporate Sponsors for our Miles For Moms 5K and Family Fun Festival!

Miles For Moms 5K will begin at 8:00am with the Family Fun Festival immediately after, 10:00am-4:00pm. Our Miles for Moms 5K is perfect for both avid runners and those who want to just stroll and chat with friends. The Family Fun Festival will have vendors, food trucks, and activities such as bouncy houses, face painting, and a petting zoo. We have created various levels of corporate sponsorships which will provide you with different levels of exposure for your corporation or business.

WHY SPONSOR?

Miles for Moms 5K and Family Fun Festival proudly benefits Paulding Pregnancy Services, a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served the community since 1999. Everything that we offer is free to the community, and we have provided services and resources for thousands of women and families. All proceeds for this race will go directly to fund these services that help our community, like our Earn While You Learn and New Dad Boot Camp programs. In 2021, we provided over 918 client care sessions for free and gave away over 1,200 baby items- including clothes, diapers and wipes, and baby furniture!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A RACE SPONSOR:

Check out our informational page that includes various sponsorship options, sponsor benefits, including tables during the 5K and Family Fun Festival, swag bag placement options, newsletter and social media marketing, logo placement on our printed information, and so much more! Be associated with this popular event and help make a positive difference with families in our community! Click below to learn more about sponsorship options:

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Ready to become a sponsor? DATE EXTENDED!! We need payment in full by April 15, 2022. You can mail the form in with a check, or simply click here to make your sponsorship payment online:

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Client Impact: She Had An Abortion Because A Widely Known Organization Told Her She Shouldn’t Be A Teen Mom

Tori* came to Paulding Pregnancy Services feeling very nervous. She shared that when she was 15, she found out she was pregnant. She and her boyfriend went to a prominent organization that claims to help women with unplanned pregnancies because that’s where she thought she could go for help. They encouraged her to have an abortion, telling her things like, “Your parents will be upset” and “You’re too young to have a baby right now.”

She stated that she feared telling her parents and went through the abortion without them knowing. Since then, she has suffered from substance abuse and other emotional problems. She said that she is struggling to forgive herself.

Tori is now 17 and is pregnant again. She told our Client Advocate that she didn’t want to have another abortion. Not knowing where to go for help, she knew that she didn’t want to go back to that prominent organization that claims to help women with unplanned pregnancies and possibly be pressured to abort again. She did a search on her phone and found us on the internet. After waiting a few weeks, she decided to come in.

We were able to give her the HOPE that she needed. At her appointment, many services were provided to her:

– We got her signed up for our Earn While You Learn program. She will be able to get prenatal and parenting classes and earn items for her baby.

– Allowed her to speak with our Post Abortion Facilitator and she was given information about Post Abortion Recovery classes.

– Supplied her with community resources to help build her support network (MOPS, Church homes, Single Moms information, etc)

– Gave her the opportunity to speak with our nurse about her drug use and answer any medical questions that she might have. She was given medical referrals that would benefit her.

-Most importantly, she was able to hear the Good News that Jesus forgives us for our sins and that He can help guide her in life.

Tori told her parents about being pregnant and they were happy to support her. Please pray for Tori and her baby. Pray that she would understand how deep Jesus loves her and that she will find the courage to attend Post Abortion Recovery.

As she was leaving, she said, “You guys are perfect.”

It’s because of you that we can be the perfect hope for girls like Tori! Thank you!

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*Names and details have changed to protect client privacy

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Read This Now: Fear, urgency, and ignoring opposing viewpoints; A look into pro-choice legal minds on Dobbs, SB 8, more

I recently read an article written by someone who is against abortion. She attended a webinar put on by the National Abortion Federation (NAF)

“I like to listen to the pro-choice side to better understand where the leaders of the movement are trying to take the movement, what they believe, what their goals are, and what their motivations are. That means occasionally I attend a pro-choice webinar or rally, listen in, and digest what I’ve heard.” 

The webinar was discussing the book Controlling Women: What We Must Do Now To Save Reproductive Freedom and also the recent Dobb v. Jackson SCOTUS case was talked about. The author does a great job discussing what the pro-abortion side is thinking about expanding abortion access and the case in the Supreme Court and gives rebuttal to their thoughts and comments.

“…the fight for fundamental human rights does not belong to just one political party or one stereotype of an American. And pro-life people — just like pro-choice people — are not a monolith. There are pro-life people who are not religious, who are a part of the LGBQ+ community, who are Democrats, who are liberal, who are progressive, who are feminists, who are young, who are not white…the list goes on. Both the pro-life and pro-choice movements do their cause a great disservice when they put “their” side or the “other” side in a box.”

It’s important to know what the pro-abortion side is trying to push with their supporters and lawmakers. Read the full article HERE

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Senior Legacy Project

Courtney Carmichael held her baby shower for our moms. People donated to her cause and ordered items off the baby registration that she created. Everyone came together and helped put these items in a bag. At the end of the baby shower, these bags were prayed over. We hope to give these bags out at our next Diaper Distribution Day in 2022. Great job Courtney!