Client Stories
“Where do I start?! From pampers to wipes, to coaching, mom’s group, and talking to other moms, AlphaCare is a sanctuary where we can all talk and have fun with our kids. It was just awesome.”
Seeking Answers and Finding Hope
Tomisha closed her eyes and threw back her head. She could hear the faint buzzing of the overhead fluorescent light as she stood in her tiny dorm room. She took a deep breath and opened her eyes again. There was the light fixture. There was the ceiling with the...
Walking Together: Remotely
The screen was blank. The two R.N.s searched carefully with practiced eyes, and one hopeful mother stared eagerly, but the ultrasound showed no heartbeat. Disappointed beyond words, Ariana accepted nurse Kim Bennett’s recommendation for follow-up care with a...
The Tailor-made Nature of Help
Would he finish high school? As Magda bathed and dressed her newborn, her mind puzzled over how to help her oldest son who was struggling academically and socially and considering dropping out of his classes. A thought surfaced: Brianna, her Social Worker at...
Walking with a Mom: Postpartum Depression
The New Year brought with it a new child for Vanessa – her third. While the baby was welcome, there was also an uninvited guest. Vanessa found herself facing the deep and frightening chasm of Postpartum Depression (PPD). PPD is a common occurrence for many mothers...
Heaven: I Like to Think that AlphaCare Chose Me
When Heaven was 17 years old and about to enter her senior year at a West Philadelphia high school, she discovered she was pregnant. She knew immediately that she wanted to keep her baby, even though she was not in a steady relationship with the child’s father. She...
Comprehensive Care: Safety
Imagine standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon enjoying the immense beauty and majesty of the scenery. Insert a two-year old into the story, standing beside you. Suddenly there’s no more enjoyment, only constant watchfulness and a bit of anxiety. Safety is...
