Every week, nearly 300 people seeking abortions call the Chicago Abortion Fund for information and financial assistance. Abortion access has narrowed across the country, while the costs — both medical and logistical — are rising.CAF is a nonprofit organization that helps people access abortions by providing financial and logistical support so pregnant people understand their options. CAF's average aid costs have nearly tripled since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
An abortion seeker might have to find childcare, take time off of work, book travel arrangements, and pay medical costs not covered by insurance. Mandatory waiting periods in some states might mean more nights in a hotel room, more doctor's appointments to pay for, and more days out of office.Laws are changing quickly, per KFF , and an abortion seeker's options could be limited by how far along they are in their pregnancy.