Are crisis pregnancy centers federally funded?

Since 2001, pregnancy resource centers have received over $30 million in federal funding. Most of this money has come from federal programs for abstinence-only education.

What is the issue with crisis pregnancy centers?

Crisis pregnancy centers often disseminate misleading information about the potential risks associated with abortion. According to the Guttmacher Institute, some crisis pregnancy centers tell women that abortion increases their risk for breast cancer and of having a future ectopic pregnancy.

How many crisis pregnancy centers are there in the United States?

Since then, crisis pregnancy centers have continued to open across the country. An estimated 2,500–4,000 centers currently operate in the United States. These centers are typically staffed by volunteers and employees who lack medical training or licensure.

Is Planned Parenthood a CPC?

CPCs are not licensed health care providers. Abortion providers and clinics such as Planned Parenthood are staffed by doctors, nurses and other professionally trained staff.

What do crisis centers do?

A crisis center is a resource for individuals going through mental health crises. They provide mental health services and emotional support for their state or local communities. Most crisis centers are non-profit and many utilize trained volunteers as well as mental health professionals.

How are CPCs funded?

CPCs have received federal grants to support abstinence-only education in public schools for decades [13,14]. An increasing number of states support CPCs through the sale of Choose Life license plates and directly fund the centers through dedicated grant programs [6,14].

What is birthright in the Bible?

The birthright (bekorah) has to do with both position and inheritance. By birthright, the firstborn son inherited the leadership of the family and the judicial authority of his father. Deuteronomy 21:17 states that he was also entitled to a double portion of the paternal inheritance.

Is Birthright a nonprofit?

FREE NON-JUDGMENTAL SUPPORT 24/7 Birthright is a non-profit charitable organization that has been providing love and support for over 50 years to women facing unplanned pregnancies. We have centres across Canada and the United States, and in Africa, as well as a 24/7 North American toll-free Helpline.