Yes, Dad. You Matter!
As we approach Father’s Day, it’s important to consider what impact a healthy father-child relationship makes and to find practical ways to encourage that kind of relationship. DO DADS MATTER? The research is clear: fathers play an important and irreplaceable role in their children’s lives. Yes, dad — YOU MATTER! The Fatherhood Project is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower fathers…
Preparing for a Post-Roe World
These are historic times as the Supreme Court will soon make a decision that could reverse Roe v. Wade. Should this happen, it would not make abortion illegal, but turns abortion laws back to the states to decide. Life’s Choices intentionally does not get involved in political activism. However we keep close watch on current events so that we always…
What Exactly is a “Crisis Pregnancy Center?”
The phrase “crisis pregnancy center” may not be familiar to some. To help the local community understand our mission and purpose, here’s a little background about who we are and what we do. WHO IS LIFE’S CHOICES? Life’s Choices began in 1986 as the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Kutztown located in a small college town in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Like…
Where Does Life’s Choices Stand on the Abortion Issue?
At Life’s Choices, we are often asked where we, as a pregnancy center, stand on the pro-life/pro-choice issue. To help you understand Life’s Choices heart and mission a little bit better, here are answers to a few common questions. Is Life’s Choices pro-life or pro-choice? While we are very clearly a life-affirming organization, we are not political activists. In fact,…
A Baby-Friendly Holiday Survival Guide: Traveling Tips and More
When I had an infant and a toddler, we moved to the mountains and were a good hour away from most of our family (with some members, a full day’s drive away). When our first Christmas away from family rolled around, we found ourselves facing new choices about how best to survive Christmas. If you are wondering how to manage…
Impacting Clients: Jordan’s Testimonial
Life’s Choices is dedicated to being a place of support for women and families experiencing unexpected pregnancies as well as an educational resource for those seeking to foster healthy relationships. With offices in both Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania, we love serving the Berks County community by providing free resources and creating an environment of hope and healing for our clients.…
4 Ways to Invest in Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day
Romance and thoughtful gifts are a sweet aspect of Valentine’s Day. Who doesn’t love fragrant flowers and chocolate treats? But romance alone won’t sustain a healthy relationship. For a relationship to thrive, both members must be willing to selflessly invest of themselves — to put the other person’s needs before their own. So, what are some practical ways to accomplish…
From Cancellation to Celebration: Goodbye 2020 and Hello 2021!
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect upon the past year and set some goals for the year ahead. Here are some things I learned from the year 2020 after experiencing a global pandemic and ten weeks of sheltering-in-place this spring: April is the longest month of the year. I don’t need to go to…
Impacting Clients: Kathryn’s Testimonial
At Life’s Choices, our mission is to be a place of hope and help for women and families facing unplanned pregnancies and seeking to foster healthy relationships. We seek to serve the Berks County community by providing beneficial free resources and creating welcoming environments in both our Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania offices. One of our clients, Kathryn, shared her story…
Here for You: Free Pregnancy and Family Resources
At Life’s Choices, we provide a variety of free pregnancy and family resources for the Berks County, Pennsylvania community and beyond. Our mission is to offer non-judgmental, confidential care to women and families, and thanks to the support of our partners and volunteers, we’re able to do just that! Whether you’re seeking prenatal care or looking for ways to foster…