By Laurel Richardson
Executive Director
JC Pregnancy Center staff have begun training in order to resume obstetric ultrasound service for area women and couples needing pregnancy decision information and support. By March the center will be able to provide limited diagnostic sonograms for women in this part of Kansas. The center will also continue providing medical-grade pregnancy tests, material assistance with baby items, adoption support, post-abortion support, and community referrals.
JC Pregnancy Center is located on the corner of 9th & Washington Streets in downtown Junction City. It's a 501(c)(3) charity supported by local churches and individuals across Geary, Dickinson, Clay, Morris, and Riley counties.
The center began in 2016 following two decades of work of local Birthright and Birthline volunteers, and visits from Salina's Pregnancy Service Center mobile ultrasound unit.As a medical pregnancy resource center ministry, it partners with local people to affirm life, promote spiritual healing and growth, inspire purity and integrity, and collaborate to support informed healthy living for local women and men facing pregnancy and lifestyle decisions.
Staff and volunteers have doubled in number this past year. Meanwhile local donors have also provided the extra funds for ultrasound training. The center plans to also begin a Fatherhood support program this spring.