Arkansas Valley Pregnancy Center offers several programs to earn a new crib and mattress or a new car seat.
- Trained volunteer peer counselors provide these programs.
- Due to the popularity of this program you could be placed on a waiting list. Therefore, you should not wait until the last month of your pregnancy to sign up.
- Couples may take a program together. When a couple completes a program it will count as two (2) programs.
- An individual or couple may work on only one program at a time.
- To receive the most from each program a program will not be offered in double sessions.
- Clients may participate in as many programs as they desire after they have earned a new crib and mattress and a new car seat. Further incentive gifts may be limited by program budget.
- The Arkansas Valley Pregnancy Center purchases new cribs and car seats according to local availability and price. Special requests cannot be honored.
Programs Offered
- Parenting class - based on the book "How to Really Love Your Child." Learn the importance of relationships, four key ways to demonstrate love, as well as the practical ways to be a good parent. (6 weeks)
- Budget planning - You establish a budget with a volunteer peer counselor's guidance and six weeks of follow-up to carry out your budget plan. (7 weeks)
- Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing - The first time you enter the program, Mavis tests your typing ability, identifies your level, and places you in the appropriate lesson. Length of program depends on the individual's ability and progress.
- Single Men Are Like Waffles, Single Women Are Like Spaghetti - This study enables you to understand yourself and your boyfriend or girlfriend. (10 weeks)
- The Five Love Languages, How to express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate - Build stronger relationships with this study. (13 weeks)
- When God Writes Your Love Story - If you found out that it was actually possible to experience a love relationship, full of tenderness and romance what would you be willing to give to get it? (7 weeks)
- What is God Like? - Bible study. Have you ever wondered what God is like? The Bible tells us God always has been and always will be. Explore what God is like through this Bible study. (6 weeks)
- Who is Jesus? - Bible study. Get to know who Jesus really is, why He came to earth, what His coming has to do with us, and whether we will ever see Him. (6 weeks)
- Where is the Holy Spirit? - Bible study. Where is the Holy Sprit today and what does He have to offer us? Learn about Him in this Bible study. (You must complete "What is God Like?" And "Who is Jesus?" first.) (6 weeks)
- Forgiven & Set Free - A post abortion Bible study for women. Identify areas of needed healing. Learn about relief and denial, anger, forgiveness, depression and acceptance in the context of who God is. (9 weeks)
- Healing a Father's Heart - A post abortion Bible study for men. Couples have found it meaningful to go through the study together using this study and the Forgiven & Set Free. (9 weeks)
- Abortion Recovery for Teens & Twenties - The goal of this Bible study is for you to receive genuine and permanent healing of your post abortion emotional and spiritual pain, and to become the woman God created you to be.
- Threads of Hope, Pieces of Joy - A pregnancy loss Bible study. This Bible study has been written for those who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy or shortly thereafter. Although the study was written by women it has been used by men and couples who are working through their grief. (9 weeks)
- Oil and Wine for the Wounded - A Bible study based on the story of the good Samaritan offering healing for those who have experienced sexual abuse.
- The Path to Sexual Healing - A Bible study for those who have been a victim of sexual abuse or have been involved with pre-marital or extra-marital sex. (8 weeks)
- The Journey of Adoption - A post adoption workbook to help you reflect on your adoption experience.
- Continuing Life's Journey - A post adoption workbook and Bible study
You may choose:
- Two of the listed Learn to Earn program(s) to earn a new crib and mattress or,
- One of the listed Learn to Earn programs to earn a new car seat.
You must complete the program(s) to earn the item you choose.
