Guidelines for Professional Members
of the Nurturing Network

If, after reading these Helpful Hints, you would like to offer your professional services to one of our Clients, please follow the link to the online application. We will be in contact with you. If you prefer, you may indicate your interest in receiving this form through the mail on our Contact Us page or you may download the Adobe Acrobat version and mail or fax it to the address below. Click here to request additional information about our program.

• The Nurturing Network respects the confidentiality of the professional relationship you will form with our Client. Generally, the Network need not be involved as an intermediary, however, if we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Client Services.
  
  
• As our Client benefits from the various services of the Network, it is vital that they sense the same commitment and understanding from each Network Member. We hope you will use every opportunity to let our Client know that you respect and support the choice she has made to give her child life. At this time in her life when she may be particularly vulnerable, reassurance is needed and very much appreciated.
  
  
• As part of our interviewing process, we will try to assess the financial condition of each Client and her ability to pay for essential services. With your cooperation, we will be able to provide the necessary care to our Client at rates agreeable to both the provider and the Client.
  
  
• If appropriate, we ask that you explain to your staff and any others in your office who may be in a position to influence our Client, the sensitivity of our Client’s position. It will make her visit to your office easier if she does not need to explain her circumstances to each person she meets.
  
  
• While some Clients will be more concerned than others, we have assured all Clients that each member of our Network will protect the confidentiality of her circumstances. We ask your on-going assistance in fulfilling this commitment to our Clients.
  
  
• It is the commitment and willingness of our Members that will enable us to serve our Clients. The more extensive our membership, the more women for whom we can provide the support and understanding they may need at this time in their lives. If you know of others who might be interested in joining our Network, please encourage them to speak with our Director of Member Resources about becoming a Member.
  
  
• Above all, on behalf of our Clients, please know how much your kindness is appreciated. The support and services which you have generously offered are a most precious gift. You can be assured of this person’s gratitude for a lifetime.