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Supportive Care Model

By providing integrated emotional, practical, and material support during pregnancy and early parenthood, we improve maternal and infant outcomes and increase pregnancy continuation, because sustained, non-judgmental support reduces crisis, builds trust, and empowers informed decision-making. This strategy centers on relational, holistic support that addresses both emotional and material needs of pregnant individuals, particularly those facing economic or social vulnerability. Unlike purely clinical or informational interventions, it emphasizes continuity of care, autonomy, and human connection as active mechanisms of change. It is distinct from short-term aid or counseling-only models by integrating long-term engagement with wraparound services to stabilize the whole person, not just address isolated risks.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 14

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Providing free pregnancy counseling and support services THE EVERGREEN ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Offers free counseling and support services to women experiencing crisis pregnancies.
  • Provides assistance to pregnant women to meet basic needs TRI-COUNTY CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER
    direct service
    Offers support services to pregnant women, helping them access resources to meet essential living needs. The scope and scale of the program are not specified in the available evidence.
  • Distribution of maternity and baby supplies BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Provides maternity and baby clothes, baby care supplies, diapers, wipes, layette bags, mother’s gifts, and gently used infant and toddler clothing, shoes, and coats to pregnant women and families in need, distributed monthly or upon birth.
  • Emotional and peer support for pregnant women and new mothers BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Offers free, confidential, and nonjudgmental emotional support, friendship, and ongoing care through volunteer-led conversations and a 24/7 helpline to women who are pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are new mothers.
  • Information and education on pregnancy, parenting, and personal development BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Offers informational resources and educational materials on pregnancy, parenting, adoption, child safety, breastfeeding, baby development, and personal development to support informed decision-making and reduce isolation among pregnant women and new mothers.
  • Operation of physical office and volunteer-staffed helpline BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Operates a physical office in Peekskill, NY open five days a week and staffed by over 30 volunteers and two co-directors, along with a free and confidential 24/7 helpline for pregnant women.
  • Post-abortion counseling resource provision BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Makes information about post-abortion counseling services available to women who have had abortions, as part of its broader support and referral services.
  • Provision of pregnancy testing and related counseling BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Provides free, self-administered pregnancy tests at its office location with pre- and post-test counseling offered by volunteers, ensuring confidentiality for all clients regardless of test outcome.
  • Referral and resource services for medical, financial, legal, and social needs BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Provides referrals and information for medical care, housing, childcare, nutritional programs (including WIC and SNAP), utility assistance, legal issues (including domestic violence, custody, and child support), employment, and counseling services to pregnant women and their support networks.
  • Support for partners, family members, and friends of pregnant women BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Provides resources, information, and support to partners, family members, and friends of pregnant women to help them support the expectant mother during and after pregnancy.
  • Support services for parenting teens and educational continuity BIRTHRIGHT OF PEEKSKILL INC
    direct service
    Provides targeted support to pregnant and parenting teens, including assistance with job applications, information on job openings, and connections to vocational training and educational programs to help them continue and complete high school.
  • Supporting life support centers and homecare services for pregnant young women HOLY INNOCENTS SHRINE FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Provides support for life support centers and homecare services aimed at encouraging and supporting childbirth among pregnant young women.
  • Funding pregnancy care centers through coffee sales NEW LIFE MATERNITY INC
    grantmaking
    Generates and donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to pregnancy care centers across the United States through proceeds from coffee sales.
  • Operating a residential maternity home for pregnant women NEW LIFE MATERNITY INC
    direct service
    Provides a safe, residential home environment for pregnant women aged 18 and older facing unplanned pregnancies, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout their pregnancies. The home includes private bedrooms, shared kitchen and dining spaces, a sun room for quiet time, and a gathering room for community and children’s activities.
  • Maternal support services BIRTHRIGHT OF DUTCHESS COUNTY INC
    direct service
    Provides support services for pregnant mothers and their babies after birth.
  • Delivering parenting education and material support programs NEXT STEPS FOR YOU INC
    direct service
    Offers free parenting classes, prenatal education, delivery education, and material assistance such as diapers to women and families in the Greater Glens Falls region. Includes one-on-one support for new parents and incentives for program participation.
  • Delivering reproductive health education NEXT STEPS FOR YOU INC
    direct service
    Provides accurate information on birth control effectiveness, reasons for potential failure, and clarifies the difference between emergency contraception and abortion pills, explaining that the morning-after pill prevents or delays ovulation.
  • Facilitating adoption planning and education NEXT STEPS FOR YOU INC
    direct service
    Provides information about adoption during pregnancy confirmation appointments, explains open, semi-open, and closed adoption options, and supports birth parents in creating adoption plans, including selecting a family for the child.