Hersey Abortion Assistance Fund. In 1977, the Hyde Amendment eliminated Medicaid funding to pay for the costs of an abortion; Pro-Choice Resources responded by creating the Hersey Abortion Assistance Fund (HAAF) to assist low-income women with the costs of abortion. The Fund is administered over the telephone in order to simplify the process for women seeking financial assistance. The funding hotline is Toll-free 1-888-439-0124 or 612-825-8270 (for women in the Twin Cities Metro area).

The mission of HAAF is to dismantle the economic restrictions and barriers to information that make vital reproductive health care inaccessible for too many women, especially young women, women of color, and poor women.

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HAAF gives loans to women over 18, and grants to minors to assist in the cost of their abortion procedure. The loans and grants range from $50 - $250 depending on the amount of funds available. We provide equal access for all women to help pay for their abortions regardless of race, age, economic circumstances, religious background, sexual identity, ability or pregnancy circumstances. Loans are interest free and repayments are used to help other women and girls in need.

HAAF gives away over $100,000 every year to hundreds of women and girls from all over the country. Two-thirds of our dollars are given to women and girls having their procedures in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota.

Seven out of every eight women who call HAAF are turned away due to our own lack of resources; HAAF could give away half a million dollars every year.

Whenever possible, we strive to provide women and their families with resources and referrals to agencies regarding all reproductive health information, including abortion, adoption, parenting, STI and HIV testing, emergency contraception and mental and physical health.