Avery* reluctantly entered the room where we met for childbirth classes and sat at the other end of the table from where we were seated. She attended the class a few times but rarely participated. She told us early on that she was pregnant with monoamniotic twins...
Doula Program
The Job of a Doula
In 2021, Colorado passed laws that allowed pregnant woman have doulas present at their births. Denver Women’s Correctional Facility (DWCF) reached out to New Horizons to see if NHM could fulfill that need. Dorcas Swartzentruber and Louise Bontrager became NHM’s...
Twins Born to an Incarcerated Mother
Hi! We are Marques and Marsalles, and we are twins! Our mom is currently in prison, but we are excited to be here, and we love our new foster family. Every week, we get to see our mom in prison, and we can't wait till she can take care of us. Please pray for our...
Azaria is Born
Azaria is a tiny, beautiful baby girl who was recently born to an incarcerated woman. Her arrival into the world was bittersweet, as her mother was unable to care for her due to her incarceration. Azaria was placed with a foster family from New Horizons, who are...
Cris Released from Prison
Cris' story is a testament to the hope that Jesus brings to those who are often left behind and forgotten. Last week, she was released from prison and entered our Re-Entry program where she now has the resources and guidance to successfully reunite with her child and...
Doulas Help Expectant Mothers
Each week, a team of doulas enters the Denver Women’s Correctional Facility to care for women who find themselves pregnant while incarcerated. This week, they met with seven moms whose lives have been affected by incarceration. Three of these moms are separated from...