Heartbeat is a non-profit organization. We are a pregnancy resource
center helping men and women who are facing a pregnancy or are a family in need. We are here to help men and women preserve life by either raising their baby or placing their baby for adoption.
Our Services
No Cost and Confidential Pregnancy Test
We offer no cost and confidential pregnancy tests. No appointment is needed during office hours. Appointments can be made for off-hours. We can provide a proof of pregnancy form for Job and Family Services and WIC.
Emergency Assistance
We provide limited emergency assistance to walk-in clients. We can help with formula, diapers and clothes.
Infant Car Seat and Crib Programs
The Car Seat Program is for those who need an infant car seat. The program consists of videos and discussions and can last around 3 hours. To participate in this program, call the office to set up at time.
To participate in the crib program, you need to be a part of the Circle of Moms or Circle of Dad programs. Call the office for more details.
Circle of Moms Program
Parents attend monthly meetings for which they earn points. The points are then used to purchase items they need for their baby.
Points are earned by attending meetings, doing homework, reading books, attending church, grades at school, having a savings account, having a job and more.
Class meets the last Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Classes last an hour. You can not bring children to the meeting.
Circle of Dads Program
Parents attend monthly meetings for which they earn points. The points are then used to purchase items they need for their baby.
Points are earned by attending meetings, doing homework, reading books, attending church, grades at school, having a savings account, having a job and more.
Class meets the last Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Classes last an hour. You can not bring children to the meeting.
KEPT Program
Kinship Emergency Program of Thankfulness. We have teamed up with the Kenton Elks #157 to help grandparents, or other relatives, that all of a sudden find themselves with custody of their family member’s children. We can help with cribs, car seats, clothes, diapers, and other items that can assist these families.
Relationships Under Construction and Dating Violence Education
We provide relationship programs in the Hardin County Schools. Students learn about healthy and unhealthy relationships, signs of dating violence, relationships, sexually transmitted diseases, teen pregnancy, the emotional impact of sex, goal setting, and the importance of waiting until marriage. The program is funded through a grant from Hardin County Job and Services.
GEMS
Youth in grades 7th to 12th can join the classes at anytime. The complete program lasts for eight weeks and will repeat during the school year.
Topics that will be covered are the importance of protecting your fertility, relationships, drug & alcohol awareness, self-esteem, and future goals.
Classes will include discussions, videos, worksheets, crafts, and much more.
Weekly incentives will also be offered. After attending four meetings, girls will receive a charm bracelet. At each meeting they attend, they will earn gems for their bracelet.
Call for class times and more information.
Our Other Services Include
Adoption information, referrals, parent programs, peer to peer counseling, 24-hour hotline, maternity clothes, and a resource library.