“We decided to keep the baby but need a lot of help…”

“We decided to keep the baby but need a lot of help…”

Jillian’s life was tumultuous. She came from a broken home, barely saw her dad, and wasn’t speaking to her mom. She’d just lost her job and was worried about keeping up with rental payments for her small apartment. When her pregnancy test showed positive, Jillian said, “This is just too much! I can’t afford to take…

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“I Wanna be the Best Dad Possible.”

“I Wanna be the Best Dad Possible.”

Introducing Patrick—a proactive dad who sought our help with parenting. Patrick was alarmed when his girlfriend became pregnant. Not about the pregnancy, but about his girlfriend’s indifference. She seemed nonchalant about being pregnant, while he was already feeling love and protection toward their baby. Patrick wondered…

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A New Dad Finds Family

A New Dad Finds Family

Aaron, a new father, had been coming to Align’s free parenting classes. He connected with his client advocate right away, and he shared some concerns that weighed heavily on his heart. Aaron had been doing his best to prepare for fatherhood, but he was scared. Becoming a parent is a big responsibility. What if things didn’t…

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“It Actually Feels Like a Blessing to Me Now”

“It Actually Feels Like a Blessing to Me Now”

“My baby isn’t a year old yet, and I can’t handle another one—my boyfriend just left me.” Savannah let out a deep breath and held her head in her hands. “I hope I’m not too far along to take the abortion pill. My friend said it’s not really a baby yet if I’m only a few weeks pregnant.” We talked with…

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New Ephrata Location: Larger Footprint.  Greater Impact.

New Ephrata Location: Larger Footprint. Greater Impact.

For years, we’ve wanted to provide ultrasound at our Ephrata location but haven’t had the space. We currently refer Ephrata clients to our other locations for ultrasounds. This works for some but not for others—depending on our clients’ ability to find transportation. Unfortunately, some are unable to schedule or…

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A Father’s Journey to Faith

A Father’s Journey to Faith

At Align, our work often leaves us in awe of God’s goodness and faithfulness. Just when we think we know what to expect, He surprises us! A Father’s Dedication A young dad joined our fatherhood group a little while ago. He wasn’t a believer, but he was trying with all his heart to be a good dad for his two little…

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