Reaching Women in Crisis

Women who come to CareNet are often confused and alone. Many are without any means of support and may be abandoned by the father of their baby or their families. They are overwhelmed by the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy and are in need of sorting out their feelings and options. CareNet reaches out to women in crisis with unconditional love and nonjudgmental counseling. We offer free pregnancy tests, referrals, ultrasound, material goods support and complete information on abortion and abortion alternatives.  All services are free and confidential. CareNet wishes to make sure that women are completely informed on the choices available to them when facing an unplanned pregnancy and that they are loved and cared for.

For families with complicated issues above a pregnancy, CareNet offers a Personal Resource Counselor to work on an extended basis on issues of relationship and life management. CareNet's goal is to really equip women with skills that will enable her to make good choices for the best future possible.

Abortion Statistics - Did You Know?

  • There are 3 million unplanned pregnancies in our country every year.
  • Of those pregnancies, 1.2 million will end in abortion.
  • 68% of women having abortions describe themselves as Christians.
  • By age 45, at current rates, 1/3 of all American women will have had an abortion.
  • In DuPage, Will, Kendall and Kane Counties - over 5,000 abortions occur annually.

CareNet is Effective

  • Currently approximately 72% of the women coming to CareNet are in danger of choosing abortion or are likely to choose it because of their circumstances.
  • Three out of four women will make a decision to carry their pregnancy after working with CareNet.
  • DuPage County had the lowest increase in per capita abortions (only 15%) in comparison to comparable collar counties.  Will-105%; Kane-69% and Kendall-180%.

        What Women Say

        • I love that I can walk-in and meet with a counselor.
        • I love the wonderful, caring people who work here.
        • Very helpful, lots of resources and good information, awesome staff, very caring.
        • Just being able to have someone listen to my concerns and thoughts.  I love this place.
        • I feel so much more at peace.  Thank you for your kindness, understanding, and warm words.  I know now because of your true kindness, I can get through this.  You’ve helped me is so many ways.