Care Net of Puget Sound

What Care Net of Puget Sound does

Care Net of Puget Sound is a private non-profit healthcare facility founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, operating across King and Pierce Counties. It delivers free, confidential pregnancy and family support services through a network of eight brick-and-mortar clinics plus five mobile medical units (vans/RVs) deployed to areas with transportation barriers. The organization does not bill clients or insurance; all operating costs are funded by donations from individuals and organizations. Medical services include medical-grade pregnancy testing, limited OB/viability ultrasounds (performed by over 30 licensed medical professionals and reviewed by two OB/GYN medical directors), and free screening for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. A 24/7 helpline and text-based Live Nurse Chat staffed by licensed Registered Nurses provide continuous client access.

The service portfolio extends well beyond medical testing into counseling, education, and ongoing support programs. Core non-medical offerings include parenting support through the child's fourth birthday (with parenting classes, material assistance via a "Care Net Cash" earned-credit system, and childbirth education), one-on-one mentorship for expectant and new fathers, abortion information (without providing or referring for abortions), adoption information, abortion pill reversal referrals with a 24/7 hotline, and post-abortion support via the Healing Tide sub-brand for women, men, and couples. Two specialized sub-brands anchor the programmatic footprint: Healing Tide (post-abortion and pregnancy/infant loss support) and Smart Programs (school-based relationship education delivered to over 229,000 students since 1999).

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer with no insurance or fee-for-service revenue stream. Customers access services by appointment via Acuity Scheduling or by walk-in during clinic hours, supplemented by community outreach, school partnerships for Smart Programs, and the 24/7 nurse chat channel. Partnerships with the local Health Department (for STD referrals), Jubilee REACH (clinic space in Bellevue), churches and community organizations (mobile clinic hosting), and schools (Smart Programs delivery) underpin the operating model. The organization is governed by a board of directors with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Care Net of Puget Sound

Legal name

Care Net of Puget Sound

Website

https://carenetps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Care Net of Puget Sound is a non-profit founded in 1982 operating eight clinics and five mobile units across King and Pierce Counties in Washington State, delivering free pregnancy testing, viability ultrasounds, STI screening, and related family support services funded entirely by donor support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Pregnancy and Family Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Family Planning Centers (62141)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lactation, Postpartum & Perinatal Support Services (HLAFAJAN), School-Based & Community Women’s/Children’s Health Clinics (HLAFAJAO), Family Planning & Contraception (Including Abortion Care) (HLAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Pregnancy support services
• Community health clinics
• Prenatal medical services
• Parenting education programs
• Mobile medical clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor-funded charitable services: Care Net of Puget Sound is a non-profit organization that has never charged clients for services since opening in 1982. All operating costs are funded through donations from individuals and organizations. They do not bill insurance companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Care Net of Puget Sound operates a network of 8 fixed clinics and mobile medical units across King and Pierce counties in Washington State, delivering free pregnancy testing, limited OB/viability ultrasounds, limited STD/STI testing, and pregnancy options consultations. The organization complements these medical services with non-medical support programs including parenting education, fatherhood mentorship, post-abortion recovery (Healing Tide), pregnancy and infant loss support, and youth relationship education (Smart Programs). All services are provided at no cost to clients and are funded entirely through donations, with no insurance billing.

Product overview

Care Net of Puget Sound is a network of 8 fixed clinics and mobile medical units across King and Pierce Counties in Washington State, providing no-cost pregnancy and family support services since 1982. The core offering centers on free medical services (pregnancy testing, viability ultrasounds, and limited STD/STI testing) combined with comprehensive support programs including parenting education, dad mentorship, post-abortion support (Healing Tide), pregnancy and infant loss support, and youth relationship education (Smart Programs). All services are provided free of charge at no cost to clients, funded by donor support. The organization operates a 24/7 helpline (877-668-2566) and Live Nurse Chat for continuous client access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healing Tide: Post-abortion support program offering healing services for women, men, and couples who have experienced abortion.
• Smart Programs

Products and services

• Free Pregnancy Testing Medical-grade urine pregnancy tests administered at all clinic locations at no cost, with no insurance required. Includes a consultation component to discuss next steps with a client advocate.
• Free Viability Ultrasound Limited OB/viability ultrasounds performed by licensed medical professionals to confirm pregnancy placement in the uterus, detect heartbeat, and date the pregnancy. All ultrasounds are reviewed by OB/GYN medical directors and require national training plus at least 50 supervised scans.
• Limited STD/STI Testing Free screening for women for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis—the three most prevalent STDs in the geographic area. Two-step process includes intake/initial test and follow-up consultation for results. Patients are referred to the local Health Department for additional STD screenings when needed.
• Abortion Pill Reversal Referral Referral and support service for individuals who have taken the first abortion pill and wish to reverse the process. Connects clients with medical professionals for progesterone regimen treatment. Includes a 24/7 hotline at 877-558-0333.
• Parenting Support Program Free parenting resources and education available from pregnancy confirmation until children turn 4 years old. Includes parenting classes, material assistance earned through 'Care Net Cash' (awarded via mentor participation), emergency assistance, Early Bird first-trimester classes, and childbirth education classes.
• Support for Dads / Men's Program Free one-on-one mentorship program for expectant and existing fathers. Includes practical guidance on finances, relationships, communication, labor/delivery preparation, and infant care. Offers online courses including Doctor Dad Basic Training and Healthy Dad Course. Mentorship available through child's fourth birthday.
• Support After Abortion (Healing Tide) Post-abortion support program offering one-on-one support, weekend events, and weekly group studies for women, men, and couples who have experienced abortion. Led by Tracey Olsen, available via phone/text at 253-267-8938 or private message.
• Support After Abortion for Men (Healing Tide) Post-abortion support specifically for men and couples. Offers one-on-one support, weekend workshops, and weekly support groups. Led by Jim Whitman, reachable at [email protected] or 425-274-3652.
• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Support services for women and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Includes one-on-one support, weekend events, and weekly group studies. Led by Janet Caldon, reachable at 253-272-1818.
• Smart Programs No-cost, research-based relationship education for youth and schools in the Puget Sound area. Since 1999, has educated over 229,000 students on sexual health, healthy relationships, sex trafficking awareness, and more. Curriculum is medically accurate and aligned with Washington state K-12 health and physical education learning standards.
• Parenting Options Consultation Free pregnancy consultation services to explore parenting options. Addresses challenges including medical insurance, childcare, financial concerns, and support for other children. Includes connection to parenting resources.
• Adoption Information Free information and support for individuals considering adoption. Covers topics including closed vs. open adoption, parental rights, choosing an adoptive family, and adoption timeline. Connects clients with a referral network for adoption services.
• Abortion Information Free, medically accurate information on abortion options. Provides education on the abortion pill, surgical abortion, and importance of ultrasound prior to any decision. Does not provide or refer for abortions.
• Live Nurse Chat 24/7 text-based confidential chat service connecting clients with licensed Registered Nurses (RNs). Provides medical advice, pregnancy information, and emotional support through a secure messaging platform accessible on the website.
• Mobile Clinic Services Mobile medical clinics (vans/RVs modified as medical facilities) serving clients who face transportation or access barriers. Provides pregnancy testing, consultations, limited STD/STI testing, and viability ultrasounds. Services available at multiple locations on scheduled days.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schools and Youth OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Smart Programs offers no-cost, research-based relationship education presentations at public and private schools, youth groups, and summer camps throughout Tacoma, Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area. Since 1999, over 229,000 students have been educated.
• Jubilee REACHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jubilee REACH in Bellevue provides clinic space for Care Net services. The facility at 14200 SE 13th Place Bellevue, WA 98007 serves as a fixed clinic location for the Bellevue Mobile Clinic.
• Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare Net works in collaboration with the local Health Department for STD screenings. Patients are referred to the Health Department for additional STD screenings when needed, and partner testing and treatment referrals are provided.
• Churches and Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile clinic partnerships with churches and community organizations that provide safe, accessible parking locations for the mobile clinic and help clients find services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartbeat International: Largest network of pregnancy help centers worldwide, with operational standards, training, and affiliate support for pregnancy resource centers. Highly comparable mission and service model to Care Net of Puget Sound.
• CompassCare: Network of free pregnancy centers offering ultrasounds, STI testing, and abortion pill reversal referrals. Closely comparable in clinical offering and anti-abortion referral stance.
• Care Net (National Network): National affiliation network of more than 1,100 pregnancy resource centers operating under the same brand and operating standards. Care Net of Puget Sound is an affiliate; directly comparable in service model, funding model, and clinical scope.
• Real Options for Women: Free pregnancy resource center offering pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing, parenting support, and post-abortion recovery. Direct competitor in the same Pacific Northwest / west-coast pregnant-women segment.
• Avenue Women's Center: Free pregnancy resource services including testing, ultrasound, and options consultations across multiple clinic locations. Direct comparable in service mix and free-to-client model.
• Alpha Center: Free pregnancy resource center providing medical and support services to women facing unexpected pregnancies. Comparable in funding model, service mix, and target demographic.
• Birthright International: Non-profit offering free, confidential pregnancy support services across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada. Directly comparable in service mix (pregnancy testing, counseling, material assistance) and donor-funded no-cost model.

Broad incumbents

• Planned Parenthood: Largest U.S. provider of reproductive and sexual health services, including pregnancy testing, STI testing, and options counseling. Diverges by providing/referring for abortion, but competes for the same client demographic and donor/grant funding pools.
• Catholic Charities USA: National non-profit social services network offering pregnancy support, family services, and counseling. Comparable in faith-based non-profit structure and donor-funded service delivery, though broader social-service scope.

Others

• National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA): Membership and training network for pregnancy resource centers, providing legal, medical, and operational support. Ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor; comparable client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/carenetps
• Facebookfacebook.com/carenetofpugetsound

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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