Chicago Abortion Fund

Affiliated with National Network of Abortion Funds

Assistance Offered

Childcare assistance

Emotional support

Financial assistance for abortion

Food assistance

Gas money

Interpretation services

Lodging

Provider referrals

Rental car assistance

Rideshare

Spanish language support

Transit

Transit (local)

Transit (long-distance)

Eligibility & Service Areas

To get support, you must be:

From anywhere traveling to specific providers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska or Wisconsin. (see below)
From anywhere in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska or Wisconsin traveling to specific providers in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Washington, D.C. or Wisconsin. (see below)

How to Get Assistance

Abortion appointment required for assistance

Please call the Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) intake line and listen to the message with instructions on how to apply for funding. Please leave a voice message with the following:

Your first and last name (please also spell these out)
Your phone number
Your appointment date
Clinic name and location
How many weeks the pregnancy is
If it’s OK to leave a voicemail
Your zip code

CAF will return your call within 24-72 hours. If your appointment is within 24 hours, and the CAF helpline is closed, please reach out to the clinic you are going to and ask about funding options.