Chicago Abortion Fund

Chicago Abortion Fund
Founded1985
Founder
  • Deb B. – Catholic Women for Reproductive Rights
  • Sarah Bornstein & Amy Laiken – Health Evaluation and Referral Service (HERS)
  • Cathy Christeller – Women Organized for Reproductive Choice (WORC)
  • Marge Cohen
  • Isabella Danel
  • Stacie Geller – Chicago Women’s Health Center
  • Lenore H. D. – Illinois Pro-Choice Alliance
  • Arden Handler
  • Illinois NOW
  • Kathy K. & Joan R. – National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL)
  • Kim Kishbaugh
  • Naomi Kistin
  • Ann Krantz
  • Madeline Levin
  • Midwest Women’s Center
  • National Lawyers Guild – Chicago Chapter
  • Dolores Pino
  • Rape Victims Advocates
  • Joan Rappaport
  • Jackie Schad
  • Susan Schreiber
  • Sherry Weingart
Type501(c)(3)
FocusSecond trimester abortion procedures, Reproductive Justice Framework
Location
Area served
Midwestern United States
MethodFinancial assistance, public education
Key people
Brittany Mostiller-Keith
Revenue
FY11 ending June 30, 2011 - $246,000
Websitewww.ChicagoAbortionFund.com

The Chicago Abortion Fund (known colloquially as CAF) was founded in October 1985[1] in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Abortion Fund is a non-profit organization which provides medical referrals and funds to people who are facing barriers in accessing abortion services. The group also may provide logistical, practical, and emotional support as needed and engages in political advocacy work and research in Illinois and beyond. This organization is affiliated with the National Network of Abortion Funds.

  1. ^ "The Facts". Chicago Abortion Fund. Archived from the original on 24 October 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2012.