Care Net Applauds Dobson for Championing the Work of Pregnancy Centers

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LANSDOWNE, Va., March 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Care Net President Melinda Delahoyde issued the following statement in response to news that Dr. James C. Dobson has stepped down as board chair of Focus on the Family, the organization he founded 32 years ago: "Throughout his career at Focus on the Family, Dr. James Dobson has been a hero to countless unborn lives. He has encouraged and comforted listeners facing tough life issues. He has mobilized supporters to take part in the political process. And, perhaps most significantly, he has championed the mission of pregnancy centers - to save unborn lives by offering compassionate support and practical help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. On behalf of Care Net's 1,160 pregnancy center affiliates, we thank Dr. Dobson for supporting pregnancy centers by featuring our work on his broadcast, offering free resources to centers, and promoting Focus on the Family's 'Option Ultrasound Program' (OUP). Through OUP, many pregnancy centers have been empowered with ultrasound machines, training, and resources so that more women can have access to the critical information that a sonogram provides. Truly, Dr. Dobson's commitment to the sanctity of human life has made a remarkable impact." Care Net is a Christian, non-profit organization that seeks to facilitate the delivery of valuable, life- affirming, evangelistic ministry to people facing unplanned pregnancies and related sexual issues. Care Net supports a network of 1,160 pregnancy centers in North America and operates, in conjunction with Heartbeat International, the Option Line call center and website that assists women in need 24/7.