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About Us

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Bay Area Pregnancy Center is to protect the sanctity of human life and to emulate God’s love by providing Christian counseling, services, and goods to mothers, children, and families in need. 

Background

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Founded in 1985 by seven ministers, the Bay Area Pregnancy Center was established to assist and support women with unplanned pregnancies. As much greater needs beyond the pregnancy became apparent, our role expanded to aid the existing family in developing sustainable life skills. Today , we have three centers. We have locations in Clearwater, High Point, and St. Petersburg. These centers serve over 1,500 clients per year including mothers, fathers, children, and grandparents. 

Our Staff and Confidentiality

 

The Bay Area Pregnancy Center is staffed by full-time personnel and volunteers who are trained and supervised in a professional and skilled manner. Information shared by our clients is kept confidential, and clients are treated with utmost respect and sensitivity.


We turn no one away – we provide care, counseling, clothing, food, support, and referral services without prejudice. 

Services We Provide

  • Free pregnancy test

  • Labor and delivery class

  • Parenting class

  • Infant Care class

  • Clothing, diapers, and formula (as needed)

  • Peer counseling & spiritual guidance

  • Education and referral system

  • Food pantry

  • Provide alternatives to abortion

  • Host mobile dental unit

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Earn & Learn

This fun and interactive program encourages client participation by offering Baby Bucks for the completion of parenting classes, lessons, and videos. Clients may use the money they have earned to purchase items from “The Nesting Place.” They may shop for bottles, diapers, formula, toys, books, and maternity clothes, clothes for children, as well as bassinettes, strollers, and cribs. We also provide referrals for car seats and pack-n-plays. 
 

Client Educational Classes

A certified doula hosts our client educational classes, Pregnancy & Beyond, which includes You and Your Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and Infant Care. 
 

GPS - Grow, Prepare, Succeed

Tina Cook facilitates our GPS program. (grow, prepare, succeed) This program addresses several major issues our clients often face. Class materials include preparing for new baby, getting organized, handling your finances, and traveling with baby.
This is a group class that meets for one (1) hour for three consecutive weeks. Upon completion participant is treated to lunch and a surprise gift providing they have attended all three classes, have not been tardy, and actively participated. 
 

R & R (Remember & Release)

Although we promote alternatives to abortion, this group works through the healing process without judgment to those who have experienced abortion. We are passionate about helping hurting women through this journey. Caring and loving peer counselors guide women through love, positive attitude, actions, and scripture, all with a comforting and accepting heart. (James 5:16) 
 

You and Your Pregnancy

Clients who are newly pregnant won't want to miss this class!
(up to 4th month of pregnancy)
Class taught by a certified doula, Miss Jessy Minson
Class Location: 1940 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33765 (BAPC Clearwater Location)
 

Labor and delivery

Be ready for this very special event, and feel free to bring a friend, spouse, parent, or father.
This class is taught by a licensed doula.
Class Location: 1940 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33765 (BAPC Clearwater Location)
 

Infant Care

Learn the importance of swaddling, safe diapering, feeding, and know the latest
Recommendations for car seats, cribs, and infant safety tips.
Class taught be licensed registered nurse)
class held at Drew Street location: 1940 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33765

Programs

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