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Florence Crittenton Services – Charlotte, North Carolina

In 1903, Christians of Charlotte, North Carolina, were inflamed by the death of a young pregnant woman who committed suicide by swallowing glass and were motivated to contact philanthropist Charles Crittenton. He came to Charlotte and assisted in opening a residence for pregnant women in need. Florence Crittenton Services of Charlotte, North Carolina, promotes health and hope for tomorrow’s children by providing comprehensive health, educational, pregnancy prevention, and social services for single pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents, women, and their families.

Florence Crittenton Services operates a 49-bed facility serving women and children throughout the Carolinas–helping approximately 200 mothers and babies annually. Clients are girls and women of any age who have been challenged by dysfunctional family systems, economic pressures, substance abuse, mental health issues, learning difficulties, truancy, and delinquency. A high percentage of clients have been physically, emotionally, and /or sexually abused.

In addition to providing a safe environment during pregnancy, the facility offers a full range of services including health and prenatal care, educational services, social skills training, early childhood development and parenting education, adoption education, scholarships, group and individual counseling, family planning, and aftercare services. There are also two other residential programs: an on-site aftercare program for adolescent mothers who are parenting and a pregnancy prevention program for high-risk adolescents in foster care.

Programs

The Maternity Program is a 32-bed program that provides residential care and a comprehensive range of intervention and preventive services for women who need a safe and healthy environment during their pregnancy through the delivery of their babies. The average stay is two to six months, based on age and risk factors.

Sarah’s House Mother-Child Program is a residential program for mothers and their babies emphasizing making better parents for the future. Single female adolescent mothers in legal custody of the Department of Social Services are eligible for this specialized program.

Preparation for Adult Living Skills Program (P.A.L.S.) is a residential program that serves four high-risk young, non-pregnant females who are in foster care, emphasizing the promotion of independent living and self-sufficiency.

Prenatal Parenting Education Program (P.P.E.P.) is a home visitation program that offers supportive aftercare services for former clients living in surrounding counties.

For detailed information about this agency see:
www.fcsnc.org