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.”

Alphya, 2018

God’s Providence: It’s No Coincidence

The phone rang late on a Thursday afternoon. She almost let it go to voicemail, but Kim, our Program Director, decided to answer. Immediately, there was a bit of confusion as both women tried to figure out who they were speaking to and why the call had been...

Total Dependence: God Does the Heavy Lifting

When she first stepped onto the Mobile Medical Unit, Jasmin had no idea what she was going to do. Her family was pressuring her to have an abortion and even more, her baby's father would not support her choice to keep her baby. The weight of her circumstances were...

More than Just a Positive: The Power of Ultrasound

Diana was walking to the Septa station when she spotted our Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) in her neighborhood. She needed to get some answers - she had already put it off too long. She grabbed her phone and tapped in AlphaCare's number. Later on that day, when Diana...

Beyond Baby Clothes: Supporting our Moms

Shanda walked into our office visibly pregnant. There was no doubt. She was alone and scared. As she sat with one of our staff members, she was quiet, withdrawn, and reluctant to share her story. She was about to become a first-time mom, and had no idea what she...

Going Below the Surface: Emotional Care

"I can't do this!" "There is no one that I can talk to without being judged." "I don't know how to move on from what I've experienced." These are just a few of the things our nurses and social workers hear from some of the moms they see each week. Often shared...

Comprehensive Care: Meeting the Needs of our Mothers

As an immigrant with limited English skills, Raihana* struggled to navigate through normal, everyday tasks. When she discovered she was pregnant, she had no idea how to find a healthcare provider that she could afford and could help her care for her baby. She felt...

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