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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF OSWEGO COUNTY INC

OSWEGO, NY · EIN 161271613 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE E400 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · familyresourcecenter.life
revenue
$122K
expenses
$149K
net assets
$127K
employees
mission · from form 990

ABORTION ALTERNATIVES&PREGNANCY TESTING

profile · synthesized from sources

Family Resource Center of Oswego County Inc provides free pregnancy testing, parenting education, and post-abortion counseling to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies. The organization does not offer, recommend, or refer for abortions or contraceptives, but provides information on pregnancy development, abortion procedures, and related risks. Services are available to men and women in Oswego and Fulton, NY, with material support including baby clothing, diapers, and formula distributed at no cost.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Information & Referral
Connects clients considering adoption with New Hope Services to explore options and begin planning.
Baby Boutique
Distributes free baby items including diapers, wipes, clothing, formula, bottles, and toys to clients.
Parenting Education & Mentorship
Classes and one-on-one support for expectant and new parents covering parenting skills and life preparation.
Post-Abortion Counseling
Emotional and psychological support for individuals recovering from abortion or pregnancy loss.
Pregnancy Testing
Free, self-administered pregnancy testing offered during business hours with results reviewed by a trained client advocate.
Support for Men
Provides pregnancy options counseling, parenting education, and emotional support specifically for men.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Pregnancy Decision Counseling and Support 3 activities
    • Post-abortion and pregnancy loss support
      Provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals recovering from abortion or pregnancy loss through trained staff and volunteers, offering ongoing support and counseling to promote healing.
    • Pregnancy options counseling
      Offers in-person and telephone-based counseling to help individuals explore their options regarding unplanned pregnancies, including information on abortion, adoption, and parenting. Includes appointment-based sessions typically lasting one hour.
    • Support services for men
      Provides targeted support for men facing unplanned pregnancies, including information on pregnancy options, abortion, adoption, and parenting education, regardless of partner involvement.
  • Comprehensive Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Adoption support services
      Connects individuals considering adoption with appropriate adoption service providers and facilitates in-person meetings at the Oswego center.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribution of baby essentials
      Manages and distributes donated goods including diapers, wipes, baby clothing, blankets, and formula to clients in need. Maintains an Amazon Wish List to collect needed items for program use.
  • Pregnancy Testing and Confirmation Services 1 activity
    • Free pregnancy testing services
      Provides free, self-administered pregnancy tests during business hours, with follow-up meetings with trained client advocates to review results. Tests are administered in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Parenting education and support
      Offers parenting classes and mentorship using a structured curriculum delivered by trained volunteers. Services include support for both women and men, covering parenting skills and child development.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • Sexual health information and referrals
      Provides accurate information about sexual health and refers individuals for STD/STI testing and treatment as needed.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Administrative and volunteer operations
      Conducts administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and phone support. Screens all volunteers and staff who interact with clients to ensure a safe and secure environment.
    • Client and community outreach
      Distributes marketing materials to schools, medical offices, and restaurants to promote services. Offers telephone-based inquiry and scheduling support for clients.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$55K45%
Program service revenue
Investment income$2030%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$127K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$127K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • BEVERLY CHARTRAND — BOARD MEMBER
  • HEIDI REYES — BOARD SECRETARY
  • KATHLEEN WELLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAWRENCE EASON — BOARD MEMBER
  • LORI LYBROOK — BOARD OF DIRECTORS TREASURER
  • THERESA WILKINS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Annual Fundraising Gala Sponsors Funder — Organizations or individuals that support the center through sponsorship of its annual fundraising gala.
  • Executive Director Government — Works with volunteers on fundraising and grant writing efforts.
  • New Hope Services Partner — Partner organization that provides adoption services through coordinated meetings at the Family Resource Center.
  • individuals Funder — Provides financial and material support enabling the organization to offer free services.
  • private organizations Funder — Provides financial and material support enabling the organization to offer free services.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Client-Centered Informed Choice within a Pro-Life Framework
    methodology: informed_choice
    By providing comprehensive, factual information on all pregnancy options — including abortion risks and alternatives — while maintaining a policy of not referring for abortion or contraception, the organization supports autonomous decision-making because it believes informed clients are more likely to choose life-affirming options. This approach integrates education, emotional support, and faith-based values to guide decisions without coercion.
  • Compassionate, Confidential Relationship-Building Model
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By treating clients with kindness, compassion, and strict confidentiality, the organization builds trust and psychological safety, which increases client openness and engagement because emotional security is foundational to effective counseling in high-stakes personal decisions.
  • Faith-Integrated Emotional and Parenting Support
    methodology: faith_based_support
    By combining structured parenting curricula with Christian faith and trauma-informed emotional recovery, the organization strengthens client resilience and engagement because spiritual and emotional support are seen as essential to long-term well-being following pregnancy loss or abortion. Trained volunteers deliver this support to extend care in a relational, non-clinical context.