Standards of Affiliation
Pro-life organizations that are affiliates of Connect Live WI shall agree to uphold and operate under the following:
Operational Integrity
- Affiliate is incorporated under the laws of Wisconsin.
- Affiliate operates in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as well as any applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
- Affiliate has a mission statement compatible with affirming and protecting life in WI and offering positive choices for those challenged with pregnancy.
- Affiliate adheres to the Statement of Faith and Statement of Principle.
- Affiliate operates under a board of directors, which meets and regularly reviews financial records.
- Affiliate carries adequate insurance.
- Affiliate provides a safe environment by providing training and orientation of all board members, staff and volunteers.
- Affiliate maintains a system of financial accountability in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Affiliate ensures that all advertising and communications are truthful and accurately describe the services offered.
Commitment of Care and Competence
- Affiliate serves clients without regard to race, age, income, nationality, religious affiliation, marital status, disability or other arbitrary circumstances.
- Affiliate treats clients with kindness and compassion and answers client questions with honest and accurate answers in a judgment-free environment.
- Affiliate offers all services free of charge and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Affiliate keeps client information in strict and absolute confidence. Client information is only disclosed as required by law and when necessary to protect the client or others against imminent harm.
- Affiliate offers medically accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, abortion procedures and risks, lifestyle issues and related concerns.
- Affiliate does not offer, recommend or refer for abortions, abortifacients, or contraception.
- Affiliates offering medical services do so under the direct supervision and recommendation of a licensed physician.