Material Resources

Choose Hope Women’s Center offers practical support and help during your pregnancy and beyond. We offer free monthly material assistance to our clients. All of our resources are completely free. There is no qualifying to receive our help. Some of the resources we are able to offer include:

• Maternity Clothes, New or Gently Used
• Books on Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting
• Baby Clothing sizes premie to 24 months, New or Gently Used
• Diapers
• Baby Wipes
• Baby Wash and Shampoo
• Formula
• Baby Food
• New Infant Accessories (rattles, teethers, etc.)
• Welcome Home Baby Basket

All our material assistance is donated to us by individuals or organizations so it can vary as to availability. We do our very best to give you the help that you need to feel supported and encouraged as a parent.

Pregnancy Program

The Choose Hope Women’s Center Pregnancy Program is designed for the client who is pregnant for the first time but is available to any woman looking for more guidance during a pregnancy. The program is not a substitute for regular doctor visits or prenatal classes. The curriculum is educational and is meant to enrich your pregnancy experience. Each free session is one on one and tailored to your needs. Sessions include a 20 to 30 minute video followed by discussion with your volunteer. During your first session, you will get acquainted with your volunteer and discuss the program, your expectations, and session schedule. How far along you are in your pregnancy when you begin the program will determine how many sessions your program will include. Our main curriculum focuses on pregnancy and birth but we also offer alternative video options that address additional topics of interest to a first time parent.

Video topics include:

• prenatal care
• fetal development
• nutrition and exercise
• discomforts and hazards
• emotions
• labor & birth
• comfort techniques
• newborns & postpartum

Alternative video options discuss:

• the first years last forever
• importance of father-child relationship
• safety
• learning
• quality child care
• womb multiples
• how to stop smoking now

When possible, it is encouraged to have the baby’s father participate in the program with you. We hope the Program will encourage and empower both of you as you make life affirming decisions for your family.

Contact us to speak to one of our volunteers and schedule your first session.

What are clients saying about the Prepare to Parent Program?

• “I felt more prepared and I wasn’t afraid when I went into labor”
• “Each step of the way I felt confident because I learned it beforehand in the program”
• “When I got pregnant, I didn’t know anything. I’m thankful for the Pregnancy Program”
• “I was ready when the baby was born”

Referrals

Since 1973, Choose Hope Women’s Center has been serving Harford County and the surrounding area. During that time we have built up relationships with other community resources in the area. Partnering with other community organizations, we can meet many of our clients needs.

Some of the resources we refer for:

• low or no cost baby furniture
• medical assistance/insurance
• food giveaways/pantry
• housing
• professional counseling
• legal advice
• prenatal care
• English as a Second Language Resources
• Support for abuse and addiction

While Google is a great resource, it is not always area specific. We are aware of so many resources and support that are in place for our clients and we are happy to share them with you. Contact Choose Hope Women’s Center today to talk with one of our experienced client advocates to help assess your needs and how we can help.

Pregnant and Addicted?

Are you pregnant and struggling with an addiction? Want to talk to someone who won’t judge you? At Choose Hope Women’s Center we support women who are pregnant and/or parenting kids up to age 3. We realize this can be a very difficult time and we are here for you. We want to help and encourage you to make healthy lifestyle decisions for you and your baby during and after your pregnancy. Come where you will be accepted and loved!

Schedule an appointment today to learn more about our free Material Resources, the Pregnancy Education Program and the various Referrals we can connect you with.