Florida Pregnancy Care Network aids women in unexpected pregnancies

The Florida Pregnancy Care Network (FPCN) helps women with unexpected pregnancies by providing support and resources. The nonprofit organization has been active since 2005 and receives state funding to assist women in choosing parenting or adoption. FPCN collaborates with the Florida Department of Health through the Florida Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services Program (FPPSSP). This program reimburses pregnancy resource organizations for costs related to services like counseling, parenting education, and material support for pregnant women and families. Recently, the organization expanded the types of services it can reimburse, including parenting resources, baby supplies such as clothing and cribs, and educational classes. They also now serve adoptive parents of children under three years old. In addition to pregnancy support, FPCN helps address gaps in reproductive care. Their community organizations have assisted over half a million clients and provided more than two million services since they began. Funding increases have allowed them to significantly boost their services and support. FPCN closely monitors its network of centers to ensure quality service. They have implemented additional accountability measures to manage state funds effectively. FPCN emphasizes the importance of continued funding for their programs, which many families rely on during difficult times. The organization remains dedicated to empowering women and families across Florida with the resources they need.