Fort Worth Crisis Pregnancy Center

“Prior to the filing of form 990, a copy of the return will be emailed to each member and officer. After review, and if no further discussion is necessary, each member and officer will send an email documenting they have reviewed and approve the form 990 for filing.”

“All transactions are approved by the ceo and monitored by the treasurer and board of directors. The conflict of interests policy is distributed via email to each member and officer, along with a disclosure form to complete, prior to the annual meeting. Verbal disclosures take place during the annual meeting and is documented in the meeting minutes, along with the completed disclosure documents.”

“Ceo evaluation is based upon input from all members, one-on-one meetings with board president. Compensation recommendation is based on executive salary survey publications.”

“Governing documents may be made available upon request.”

“In 2022, the organization, again, contracted with the texas pregnancy care network (tpcn), a program sponsored by the state of texas and funded from state taxpayer dollars. Participation in tpcn's reimbursement program began february 15,2020. As a program participant, the organization was able to invoice tpcn for reimbursement for some of its program service expenses. The contractual agreement clearly states that the reimbursements are not government grants. Reimbursed amounts have been reported on the 990 as an offset to program service expenses.”

“Volunteers provide a wide range of services including client advocacy (program and spiritual), material assistance organization and distribution, office assistance, and facilities improvement.”

“Clients are served without regard for age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances. All services are provided free of charge. Client ages o <15 = <1% o 15-19 = 7% o 20-24 = 28% o 25-29 = 28% o 30+ = 37% client education level o unknown = 32% o less than high school = 12% o high school = 24% o some college = 19% o trade school = 5% o graduated college = 8% relationship status o single = 39% o married = 25% o engaged = 4% o living together = 12% o separated = 2% o unknown = 17% o divorced = 1% ethnicity o hispanic = 55% o african american = 14% o caucasian = 10% o asian = 3% o multi-racial = 1% o native american = 1% o unknown = 16%”

“Pregnancy testing coupled with peer counseling; through this program a young woman receives a laboratory quality pregnancy test, a peer counselor to educate her on all the options for her pregnancy decision, and reliable medical information about early stages of pregnancy. 771 pregnancy tests were performed in 2022. 3,892 concepts were shared, including pregnancy complications and treatments, std education, adoption planning, abortion education, pre-natal care information, abuse prevention & recovery, relationship building, spiritual concepts and church referrals as well as many others. In 2022, the center gave 70 referrals for employment or education/ged assistance, 32 referrals to adoption agencies, 157 referrals to local churches, 378 referrals for housing, food or financial assistance, and over 1,152 medical referrals for prenatal, substance, or counseling programs.”

“The material assistance program provided an abundance of diapers, wipes, baby food, formula, maternity clothes, baby clothes and baby care items. The center held parking lot baby showers, which rewarded clients who had participated in the online educational classes. The center provided a monthly diaper day program, which permits clients to register online for a drive-through diaper/wipes/clothing pickup. In 2022, the center offered free educational classes to help prepare for pregnancy, delivery, and care of the newborn. 143 classes were attended by male and female clients. Educational classes, provided in english and in spanish, include neonatal growth and development, sids prevention, the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, dental care of young children, and much more. By attending classes, completing homework, and actively participating in discussions, the clients can earn coupons to "shop" for material goods which include maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, and baby care equipment. All of these items were free of charge. The center continues to be a distributor of pack & plays as part of the safe sleep program. These pack & plays are provided to those who did not have a safe sleeping surface for their newborns. The goal of this program is to reduce the infant mortality rate in fort worth.”

“Other exempt purpose accomplishments”