Health care
BY JARRETT WHITENER
Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center o ers support around Boerne Since 1987, the Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center has worked with aspiring families to educate on childhood development, pregnancy and other challenges upcoming parents face. Executive Director Donna Klingaman said the primary goal is to help anyone in the community with concerns about pregnancy. “There are no quali cations for our services,” she said. “Anyone that may think they are pregnant or would like to nd out, we would love to see you.” What’s being done While the organization is faith-based, all services are free, fully con dential and available to anyone. Klingaman said the center focuses on informing those who ask for assistance. By presenting facts, she said guests can leave the center knowing every
option available. “We are not political and we do not take a political stance,” Klingaman said. “We want to help people know what they are getting into, and we want to help every step of the way.” She clari ed that when dealing with sensitive topics such as abortion, the nonpro t doesn’t o er, recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients. Programs apply to married couples, single parents or parents who may be co-parenting a child. The center also focuses on providing programs and classes for upcoming fathers, giving options for all parents who visit the center. Support to families extends through the pregnancy and while the child is a toddler. “All of our programs are to help set parents up for a great life with their children,” Klingaman said. “Children having a great start to life is a passion of ours.” What else? Those who go through programs and support through the pregnancy center can earn “baby bucks” for use at the center’s boutique to purchase
items for a child. Items available range from cloth- ing to a crib, which can be purchased if a family attends enough classes. As a nonpro t, the center relies on volunteers and community partners to ensure success. The Boerne location is one of three, with Leon Springs, the newest location, opening in 2025. Services and volunteer opportunities are available at any location. Looking ahead, Klingaman said the nonpro t is exploring programs and growth opportunities that can serve more of the community. Overall, the organization’s goal is to ensure that those going through a pregnancy can have the resources to make the experience comfortable and ensure parents are con dent when the baby arrives, Klingaman said. “Whatever your situation is, we just want to meet you,” she said. “We want to help you. We want to walk with you, and we are a safe place with no judgment.”
Guests of Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center have access to a boutique where clothing and other items can be purchased for “baby bucks.”
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439 Fabra St., Boerne www.hillcountrypregnancycarecenter.org
Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center is operated by sta and volunteers who aim to help clients through a pregnancy.
COURTESY HILL COUNTRY PREGNANCY CARE CENTER
BOERNE 1313 S Main St (830) 249-0115
DOMINION 24603 I-10 (210) 310-3200
VINEYARD 1309 N Loop 1604 W (210) 408-8206
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