Getting Help in a Crisis Pregnancy

An unplanned pregnancy can create a crisis. There are places to turn for help and assistance, and resources when you feel overwhelmed. If you want to parent your child, help is available.

Crisis Pregnancy Options
Explore your options fully.

Safe Haven Programs

Laws and programs allowing anonymous infant abandonment exist in the U.S. and abroad. Proponents say they save lives and guarantee anonymity, opponents say they harm women and children. Resources include laws, programs, hotlines, and position statements.... [more]

America's Crisis Pregnancy Helpline
Offering information on a wide range of options including, but not limited to, adoption. Anonymous consultations and sources for advice and counseling.

Medicaid
Click on your state to get information on eligibility and enrollment in this insurance program for you and your unborn child, if you have no other insurance.

Single Mothers by Choice
Online newsletter, support, and information for women who are making or have made the choice to parent as a single, whether following an intentional or unintentional pregnancy, or adoption.

State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Low cost or free health insurance for children 18 years or younger. Site is in English and Spanish.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Known as TANF, this federal program could provide financial assistance if you need it to keep your child.

WIC - Supplemental Food Program
This federally sponsored program exists in every state and provides food vouchers for pregnant women, and women with infants and young children. The goal of the program is good health through nutrition.

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