Real Alternatives

In the PA program, Real Alternatives acted as the statewide administr- ator for the PA Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services Program fund- ed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide alternative to abortion services to eligible women to empower them to choose childbirth rather than abortion. During the Real Alternatives' fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, both state and U.S. TANF block grant funds were used, on a fee for ser- vice basis to provide confidential support. Services occurred during 35,644 visits by 8,190 clients who were experiencing unexpected preg- nancies needing parenting support. Due to reimbursement timing from the government, revenues and expenses do not match as of June 30.

Effective December 31 2023, Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro did not renew the PA Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services Program. Real Alternatives began a Privately-Funded PA Program to empower women to choose childbirth rather than abortion. The start-up of this privately-funded PA program began in January 2024 following a fundraising campaign. The various start-up costs of this program include advocacy and educational materials as well as initial program administrative costs to pick-up where the government-funded program stopped. A significant portion of the privately-funded PA Program utilized Real Alternatives private corporation funds so that donated monies could be spent on direct services post June 30, 2024.

Explanation of this National Division program listed earlier herein.