Causes: Christianity, Family Planning, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Personal Social Services, Religion, Reproductive Rights

Mission:
Caris is a faith-based organization providing the emotional support and practical resources women need when facing unplanned pregnancies. Through free services, including professional counseling, medically accurate information and connection to community resources, Caris creates a safe environment where a woman can have hope and confidence about her pregnancy and future decisions.

Programs: Caris has four pregnancy clinics in the Chicagoland Cook County area. We counsel women, give them facts about abortion, adoption, and parenting and give them information on all options. Free pregnancy tests and ultrasound scans are offered, which enables the under-resourced to make informed decisions about the life of their child. We also connect our clients to parenting classes, and give referrals for doctors, lawyers, and other social services. Finally, in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, we provide abstinence education in Chicago area schools, including Chicago Public Schools, as Caris Prevention Services.