About Us
At New Beginnings, we believe that choosing life is just the beginning. Promise of Life Network is committed to supporting young families in a practical, meaningful way, ensuring they have the resources, education, and encouragement they need during pregnancy and the first years of their child’s life.

Wonderful Topics
Parenting comes with many questions—like how to bond with your baby or safely install a car seat. Our classes cover a wide range of practical topics to help you feel confident at every stage of your child’s development.

Stocked Parenting Shop
Earn “Mommy Dollars” or “Dad Cash” by participating in classes & activities, then spend your earnings on essentials from our parenting shop. Find diapers, baby clothes, wipes, formula, furniture, & more to meet your family’s needs.

I’m Ready to Start
Parenting is a journey filled with learning and growth. Join our program today to build your skills, earn resources, and connect with support along the way. Together, we can help you navigate the adventure of parenthood!
Parenting is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Whatever your situation—married, single, adopting, fostering—there’s a place for you here. Ask us anything, get support, and find joy in New Beginnings!

Our Mission

To provide parenting education and material assistance to young families.
“If a brother or sister is without clothes and lacks daily food and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you don’t give them what the body needs, what good is it?”
– James 2:15-16
Meet The Team


Christina Edwards
NB - Coordinator
Christina joined our team in July 2021 as the New Beginnings Coordinator. She graduated from Geneva College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received her Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a certified mental health coach. Christina is passionate about following God's call on her life to have a positive impact on children and families. Christina loves spending time with her husband and their five pets.

Smitty Boros
NB - Fatherhood Coordinator
Smitty joined our New Beginnings team in July 2022 as our Fatherhood Coordinator. He has a heart to reassure and encourage young fathers. With the support of the New Beginnings team, he is building our Fathers in Action mentoring program, including training mentors to serve fathers. Having served for several decades in men’s, family and marriage ministry, Smitty is passionate about mentoring fathers to experience the joy and responsibility of fatherhood. Smitty and his wife Becky recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and have four adult sons.

Jackie Cooper
NB - Site Manager
Jackie has been on the team since 2013 as our New Beginnings Coordinator. Jackie ensures that each family enrolled in our New Beginnings program is treated with love and dignity, and that they are able to earn the items they need to care for their children. Jackie loves building relationships with clients and sharing with them the love of Christ. Jackie enjoys gardening, biking, hiking, and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Shannon Watts
NB - Site Manager
Though Shannon officially began her journey with POLN as a Parenting Coach for New Beginnings in March of 2024, she began her journey with POLN as a volunteer years earlier with Alpha Omega Center. She has a heart for coming alongside women and helping them grow as a mother - spiritually, mentally, and relationally. Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and six kids - Addi, Rylah, Emma, Talc, Joha, and Sadie. She also enjoys doing anything outside, from gardening to trail running, and being with friends and family.
Locations

Alpha Omega Center
New Castle, PA 16101
Our main location offering pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and STI services. Items can be transferred between locations. Text 724.951.2068 to schedule an appointment.
St. Luke Lutheran
241 Freeport Rd
Butler, PA 16002
This is a New Beginnings Express location. Please arrange an appointment by texting 724.951.2068.
SLW Church
Sandy Lake, PA 16153
Pregnancy testing is available at this location. Please arrange an appointment by texting 724.951.2068.
Alpha Omega Center
247 S Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, & STI testing & treatment are available here. Please arrange an appointment by texting 724.951.2068.
Newton Financial Services
Mercer, PA 16137
Please arrange an appointment by texting 724.951.2068.