On the other hand, pregnancy resource centers (PRCs), which promote life and help moms and their babies before and after birth, have seen their funding come under attack.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Biden administration has proposed a new rule to divert federal resources away from PRCs – meaning that some funds will be taken from organizations that are in the business of saving lives, and given instead to organizations that are in the business of taking lives. It’s as if the White House is saying, “Abortion without restriction, for any reason, at any time, without end.”
PRCs deliver care to millions of families each year in communities all across the nation. Through pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and more, PRCs support women through pregnancy and beyond. Whereas Planned Parenthood has gained a reputation for easy access to abortion and experimental hormone drugs, PRCs have built a reputation of compassionate, pro-life care.
Thankfully, several states recognize the important work PRCs do to support life and are stepping up to fund PRCs following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Roughly $250 million has been committed to PRCs across 16 different states. Lawmakers in these states recognize that now, more than ever before, women need support both during and after pregnancy.
But more support is needed.
