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– SUPPORT FOR YOU & BABY –
You don’t have to go through your pregnancy alone.
Below are organizations and programs that can help you as you navigate your unplanned pregnancy. You can also connect with our team at unplannedsor@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram to receive additional support.
If you have taken the first abortion pill (mifepristone) and regret your decision, we highly encourage you to call the Abortion Pill Reversal 24/7 helpline at 1-877-558-0333.
Standing With You
This organization is a hub of diverse resources for moms and dads who are facing unplanned pregnancies while completing their education.
Their website has information regarding local resources like pregnancy crisis centers and support groups that can give you the support you need. You can also learn about your rights during pregnancy and how your school and workplace can accommodate your needs.
Let Them Live
LTL exists so that moms don’t have to choose between paying their bills or choosing life for their babies.
If you are abortion-minded, this is a great resource to connect with to receive financial and emotional assistance as you navigate your unplanned pregnancy.
Embrace Grace
Embrace Grace helps inspire and equip the church to love and encourage single and pregnant young women and their families.
Women experiencing unexpected pregnancies receive practical, spiritual, and emotional support through their global support groups.
Baby Steps
If you are a pregnant college student, this resource is worth connecting with!
Baby Steps provides community and support for student-moms across the U.S. so they can finish their college education and receive assistance as they navigate motherhood.
Loveline Hotline
National Hotline: 888-550-1588
With their help, you can receive resources and individualized case management support, including financial, material, emotional and spiritual resources.
Pregnancy Resource Centers
PRCs offer free services like ultrasounds and STD testings, as well as free programs to help you prepare for pregnancy and motherhood.
They also provide free pregnancy and postpartum items and can connect you to additional resources in your local community.
Maternity Home
Pregnant women in need of shelter can stay at a maternity home for free.
Different maternity homes set certain criteria for women who can stay in their homes, but they all provide assistance to help an expectant mom reach her goals when it comes to her education, employment, finances and prenatal care.
Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Medicaid and CHIP provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including pregnant women.
Specific rules and benefits vary by state. You can apply for Medicaid or CHIP any time during the year. If found eligible during your pregnancy, you’ll be covered for at least 60 days after you give birth, depending on your state. Some states offer coverage for a full 12 months after you give birth. If you have Medicaid when you give birth, your newborn is automatically enrolled in Medicaid coverage and will remain eligible for at least a year.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Pregnant and breastfeeding women can receive food assistance through WIC.
WIC provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk. Contact your county health department to see if you are eligible.
The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:
- Screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social service.
- Supplemental nutritious foods.
- Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics.
Housing Choice Vouchers
This program is available to low-income families who need affordable housing.
It also helps the elderly and people with disabilities to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The TANF program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services like childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.
The TANF program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services like childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance. Eligibility may vary slightly by state, but in general you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legally qualified alien. You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Be pregnant or have a child 18 years of age or younger.
- Be 18 years of age or younger and the head of your household.
National Housing Coalition
24/7 hotline: 800-712-4357
Call the hotline to access a national directory of housing initiatives for pregnant moms.
Option Line
24/7 Hotline: 800-712-4357
You can call this 24/7 confidential live chat, text line or hotline for women in unplanned pregnancies.
Life Time Adoption
They are one of the top American Christian adoption agencies.
Contact their team today to receive comprehensive adoption resources and counseling.
Care Net
Call their Pregnancy Decision Line at 866-801-6427.
Care Net offers compassion, hope, and help to anyone considering abortion by presenting them with realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support through our life-affirming network of pregnancy centers, churches, organizations, and individuals. You can find a Care Net pregnancy center here.