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Founded in 1981 as part of the nationwide Christian Action Council movement, our Mission is to serve Jesus Christ by working to prevent unplanned pregnancies, and by providing emotional support, spiritual counsel, and practical help to anyone dealing with the effects of an unplanned pregnancy.

We Believe:

  • That all life is a gift from God and worthy of protection.
  • That prayer is a powerful tool able to affect decisions.
  • In the power of the Holy Spirit to change and save lives.
  • That the ministry exists to serve God and His people.

    We Pledge To:

    • Treat men and women with respect and dignity. 
    • Reflect Christ in all that we do, serving with compassion and love.
    • Be good stewards of the resources God has provided throught His people.
    • Trust God to direct and guide the ministry's future.

 

These beliefs and pledges govern all aspects of our programs or the administration of the ministry.

We Serve by Providing:

  • Abstinence education for teens in county schools and churches.
  • Pregnancy counseling for women and men in an unplanned pregnancy.
  • Material goods and practical resources to women and their families.
  • Limited ultrasound services.
  • Healing for women and men previously involved in an abortion decision.

"Do not be afraid or discouraged.  For the battle is not yours, but God's."                                 

                                                              

                                                         

                                   2 Chronicles 20:15

                                                   

Our History
1975

A group of concerned Christians (Dr. and Mrs. Francis Schaeffer, Dr. and Mrs. C. Everett Koop, and Dr. and Mrs. Harold O. J. Brown) met in the home of Ruth and Billy Graham to discuss how Christians could work together to reverse the 1973 Supreme Cour Roe V Wade Decision.  The Christian Action Council (CAC) was formed to influence legislation and to educate Christians on pro-life issues.
1979
A local CAC Chapter was started in Wheaton, Illinois.
1980
A survey of religious leaders and doctors in our county strongly indicated the need for a center for women coping with unplanned pregnancies.
1981

A Pastor's breakfast representative of 55 churches resulted in the goal to open a center by the year's end.

 

Crisis Pregnancy Services (CPS) is founded.
1982
The CPS hot-line was established to refer clients to other agencies and meet basic client material needs.
1984
Fountain of Life Ministries lent CPS space for the first center.
1985
CPS relocated to 890 E. Roosevelt Road in Lombard.
1990
CPS moved to a larger facility at 17 W. 731 Roosevelt Road in Oakbrook Terrace.
1996
CPS relocated to a larger facility at 671 N. Cass Avenue in Westmont.
1998
CPS updated its offices for a more professional image.
1999
Crisis Pregnancy Services (CPS) becomes CareNet Pregnancy Services to appeal to more women.
2000

CPS adds additional staff to accommodate Spirit-led    growth.  Abstinence Education Program started.
2001
Wood Dale office opened.
2002
Medical Services added to ministry.  Three physicians volunteer their time.
2003
Bridges Parenting Program partners with local church to offer meetings in Medinah.
2005

The CPS home office moved to a more professional setting at 515 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove, and opened a third office at 1200 Roosevelt Rd. in Glen Ellyn.

 

CPS reaches a milestone of annually serving 10,000 men and women.
2006

25th Anniversary Banquet.

 

Launches a billboard next to the Glen Ellyn office targeting women considering abortion, with the hope of diverting those who may be driving to the clinic next door to the Glen Ellyn office.

2007
Nurse Manager hired.  Two new ultrasound machines purchased through Focus on the Family.