Chicago Abortion Fund
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Supporting people in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska.
Instructions
The Chicago Abortion Fund helpline is open Monday through Friday and support requests are processed multiple times a day until 3:00PM Central Standard Time. Once you have been assigned a case manager, they are generally available between 9AM - 5PM Monday through Saturday. We respond to all support requests. Please fill out and submit your intake form as found on our website, and we will contact you within 2 business days depending on how soon your appointment is. If your appointment is within 24 hours, and our helpline is closed, please reach out to the clinic you are going to and ask about funding options.
About Chicago Abortion Fund
The Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) isn't just an organization; we're a movement. For 38 years, we've been tearing down barriers to abortion care in Chicago, the Midwest, and beyond. We're not just providing funding; we're supporting our callers in accessing freedom, dignity, and autonomy.
CAF offers support for clients seeking abortions including procedure funding, travel and related needs like childcare, emotional support, and logistical expertise. We have relationships with 75+ abortion clinics across 12 states and support people nationwide. Since the Dobbs decision, CAF has fielded 20,000 support requests and distributed close to $7 million in direct assistance.
Chicago Abortion Fund's Community
The Chicago Abortion Fund assisted over 12,000 people make their reproductive decisions a reality in 2023. Please join us by visiting our website!
Get Involved
Sign up for our monthly mailing list today. Our newsletter provides a round up of our community engagement and upcoming events, and keeps you plugged in to all things CAF. Consider becoming a monthly donor. Your recurring gift is critical to sustaining our community and work and enables us to focus our efforts where they’re most needed: ensuring that every single person who calls our Helpline receives the assistance and care they seek.
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Contact Info:
This Fund Can Provide:
- Caller Follow Up
- Contraception & Reproductive Healthcare
- Financial Support
- Insurance Advocacy/Education
- Logistical Support
- Post-Abortion Community Circles
- Storytelling
- Works Directly with Abortion Seekers