Abundant Birth Project – Celebrate Your Birth Journey
November 19, 2024 @ 8:00 AM - January 31, 2025 @ 5:00 PM PST
The nation’s first guaranteed income program that provides cash during pregnancy.
Dates: November 19, 2024 through January 31, 2025
For more information, required documents, and to apply, complete our online form.
About the Abundant Birth Project (ABP)
The Abundant Birth Project (ABP) is a guaranteed income initiative that offers cash support to individuals during pregnancy.
Created by Expecting Justice in partnership with researchers and the community, the program aims to make childbirth safer and healthier for those who face the highest risks throughout their pregnancy journey.
By providing unconditional cash payments, ABP seeks to alleviate stress during pregnancy. Research suggests that this strategy can help prevent premature births and low birth weights, while also promoting the well-being of the mother or birthing parent. With these financial resources, mothers can better support themselves and their families, giving babies a healthier start in life.
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ELIGIBILITY
- Live in Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, or Riverside counties
- Be 8-27 weeks pregnant at the time of the Abundance Drawing
- Meet income requirements*
- Meet one of the top five risk factors for preterm birth, including:
- Identifying as Black
- Have had a previous preterm birth
- Have preexisting hypertension
- Have preexisting diabetes
- Have sickle cell anemia (SCA)
For more information, required documents, and to apply, complete our online form.