EMA Expansion

EMA Expansion

By
Melissa McAtee and Katie White
April 3, 2025
4
Minute Read

Lifesaving Impact: Expanding a Proven Program

The Every Mother’s Advocate program (ĒMA) is a transformative, outcome-based model that pairs moms in crisis with trained advocates who walk alongside them—offering the support they need to overcome obstacles, stabilize their families, prevent family separation, and build strong, thriving futures.

In 2022, Bravely Women’s Health in Lafayette, Indiana, became an affiliate of ĒMA, originally founded in Pompano Beach, Florida. Since then, we have walked alongside mothers facing crisis pregnancies, housing instability, domestic violence, and more helping them move toward stability and self-sufficiency.

The ĒMA Model has 5 key components:

1. Case Management

Offering the full spectrum of support for moms through employment referrals, housing assistance, service coordination, and crisis intervention.

2. Social Support

Pairing moms with ĒMA Advocates who provide basic needs support, crisis management, and action planning.

3. Education

Equipping mothers with evidence-based and trauma-informed curriculums to improve their parenting skills, emotional health, and financial stability.

4. Court Advocacy

Advocating for moms with child welfare involvement by providing testimony, in-court support, and progress reports.

5. Therapy

Connecting moms to high-quality mental health resources.

Turning Vision into Action: The Partnership that Launched the Expansion

At Bravely Women’s Health, we believe every woman is created with value and purpose. Our mission is to provide Christ-led care that removes obstacles so women can confidently make life-affirming decisions. We envision a world where women embrace motherhood, children are cherished, and families flourish. That’s why we love ĒMA—it aligns perfectly with our heart for women and families, offering the wraparound support that empowers mothers to thrive.

This vision of transformation didn’t stay just a dream. Through a remarkable partnership with College Park Church, it has become a reality. Their commitment to creating lasting change has fueled the expansion of the Every Mother’s Advocate program (ĒMA), bringing life-saving support to even more women in need.

Through their Christmas offering, College Park Church generously funded the first year of this expansion, becoming a catalyst for real, lasting impact. Because of their support, more mothers will receive the advocacy, resources, and care they need to build strong, stable futures for themselves and their children.

A Partnership Rooted in Faith

What happens when two communities come together for a shared purpose? Amazing things. Bravely Women’s Health and College Park Church are working side by side to live out the Gospel—serving, loving, and restoring families where it’s needed most.

Every mother we support gains the strength to persevere. Every family we uplift stays together. Every child who experiences the love of a stable home has a future filled with possibility.

This is the Kingdom of God in action.

This Year’s Goal: Changing 100 Lives

Our goal this year is to support 50 moms at the College Park location and 50 moms at the Lafayette location, helping them find stability and keep their families together. That means:

💛100 mothers supported through advocacy, education, and tangible resources
💛100 families stabilized, preventing unnecessary family separation
💛Countless children growing up in homes filled with love, stability, and hope

The ripple effect is already beginning.

The Ripple Effect: Changing Lives, Building Communities

At Bravely Women’s Health, we believe that supporting a mother doesn’t just transform her life—it creates a ripple effect that can change entire communities and cultures.

When we walk alongside one mother, we’re not only helping her overcome immediate crises, but we’re also laying the foundation for a stronger, more connected community.

💛 It begins with the mother. When she is supported, she gains the strength to nurture and guide her child toward a stable and hopeful future.
💛 It extends to her family. As mothers are uplifted, families grow stronger, and the culture begins to shift towards one that values and supports the well-being of every member.
💛 It spreads across communities. The ripple effect continues as more families are supported, transforming how we collectively value motherhood and family.
💛 It reaches across the nation. This movement creates a generation of mothers who raise children with love and stability, ensuring a thriving future for all.

This is how we create a culture of life—one where mothers are embraced by their communities, empowered to thrive, and supported as the heart of the family.

Be Part of the Ripple Effect

We are deeply grateful for College Park Church’s generosity and commitment to this mission. But this is just the beginning. God is moving, and we believe He’s calling more hearts to make a difference.

Will you join us in this movement? Whether by volunteering, giving, or sharing this story, you can help create a future where families not only survive but thrive.

Here’s how you can get involved:

💛 Give financially to support this mission—your gift directly funds life-changing advocacy for moms in crisis. www.bravelywomenshealth.org/donate

💛 Volunteer with Bravely—become an advocate, mentor, or support team member.   www.bravelywomenshealth.org/volunteer

💛 Spread the word—do you know a mom in need of support? Share this program with her. www.bravelywomenshealth.org/ema

Every action, no matter how small, creates a ripple effect. Together, we are building something that will outlast us all.

Join us in creating a legacy of love and strength—one that transforms lives today and for generations to come.

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