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What is The Abundant Birth Project?

The Abundant Birth Project (ABP) is a guaranteed income program that provides cash during pregnancy. It was developed by Expecting Justice, research partners, and the community to make birthing healthier and safer for the people facing the greatest risk during their pregnancy journey.

ABP provides cash with no strings attached as a strategy to prevent stress during pregnancy. Research shows this is likely to prevent babies from being born too early or too small and can also protect the health of the mother (or birthing parent). By providing unconditional cash, mamas have resources to support themselves and their families, and babies have the chance at a healthy start.

CALIFORNIA ABUNDANT
BIRTH PROJECT

The Abundant Birth Project is expanding to four CA counties:

Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, and Riverside

The California Abundant Birth Project (CA ABP) provides monthly unconditional income supplements to pregnant individuals at the highest risk of preterm birth, starting in the 1st or 2nd trimester for 12-18 months. The risk factors for CA ABP are determined by research showing that pregnant individuals who have sickle cell anemia, pre-existing hypertension, pre-existing diabetes, have had a previous preterm birth, or identify as Black have the highest odds of having a preterm birth.

If selected participants will receive the following monthly cash gift, based on county of residence:

  • Alameda: $967
  • Contra Costa: $1,000
  • Los Angeles: $807
  • Riverside: $616

Cash is more than money. It also promotes a sense of well-being by representing dignity, trust, safety, and connectedness.

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“Creating life and giving birth is sacred. When we shift from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance, we invite healing for generations to come”

Bria Bailey

ABP Community Love

“Being a part of this program was so impactful for me because it gave me this feeling, like we’re gonna be okay. We got this…Thinking about not having this program, [it] would’ve been terrible because I would’ve been working really hard overtime. [I] probably would’ve picked up another job to try to create that security blanket before [my son] got here… So, I would’ve been pregnant putting tons of stress on my body, trying to just basically cram as much money as I could in savings as possible. I probably wouldn’t have been taking care of myself the way I needed to. And it would’ve probably been miserable…”
"So I think it's freeing. Yeah, so it's freeing, in a way. Financially, it is freeing to have that stress, that burden lifted every month with a baby, with a newborn."" You're just able to be there more mentally, emotionally because physically and financially"
"It relieved a lot of stress that I thought I would experience throughout my pregnancy and a little bit after as well because there are things that I didn't have to worry about. I knew I had a cushion at the end of the day, especially with an unexpected pregnancy. It gave me peace of mind, and if I'm OK, then I'm OK to be OK for my son."
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Our Thank Yous

The California Abundant Birth Project would not be thriving without the collaboration of our team, our supporters, and key partners: AidKit, Regal Art Designs, and all of our generous CA ABP Expansion funders! We would not be able to do this amazing work without you.

We would like to thank the California Department of Social Services, Skyline Foundation, Joseph & Vera Long Foundation, Flora Family Foundation, Crankstart, Perigee, Hellman, Blue Shield, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, California Black Freedom Fund, Y&H Soda Foundation, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Stupski Foundation, City & County of San Francisco, and Los Angeles County.

"Every baby's first breath on Earth could be one of peace and love. Every mother should be healthy and strong. Every birth could be safe and loving. But our world is not there yet,"
Robin Lim