Nearly 50 Planned Parenthood Clinics Closed This Year

In a new report released by Planned Parenthood, the organization admits that nearly 50 of its clinics have been forced to close this year due to the valiant efforts made at the federal level to defund Big Abortion organizations, including an end to federal funding streams such as Title X grants and Medicaid reimbursements. Planned Parenthood estimates as many as 200 of its clinics could close if funding losses persist.

For the pro-life community, these closures represent a significant and meaningful victory. Each shuttered facility marks a turning point away from abortion centered services and towards life-affirming support for women and families.

These developments should be celebrated not only as policy successes but also for the lives that will be saved from the tragedy of abortion.

The truth is that pregnancy resource centers are leading the way in offering support that empowers women rather than pressures them to get an abortion.

Across America, these centers provide nearly 2 million people each year with free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, baby supplies, parenting classes, counseling, job assistance and mentorship.

As reported by the Daily Citizen, there are approximately 2,750 pregnancy resource centers nationwide providing nearly $368 million in free services to clients every year.

The work of pregnancy resource centers is rooted in compassion, not in profit. Unlike abortion clinics, pregnancy resource centers walk alongside women long after birth, helping them grow as women and mothers.

Option Ultrasound

This year, Focus on the Family celebrated a significant milestone: 20 years of saving lives through Option Ultrasound.

This program provides pregnancy resource centers with grants covering 80% of the cost of ultrasound machines. The vision behind this initiative is simple but profound. When women are empowered with information and the opportunity to see life in the womb, they are far more likely to choose life.

Our program also helps pregnancy resource centers extend their hours to reach even more women in need of help; funds nurses’ sonography training; and helps direct women in need to pregnancy centers through My Choice Network.

Since its launch in 2004, Option Ultrasound has saved over 500,000 babies and 500,000 mothers from the devastation of abortion.

More than 2,300 grants for ultrasound equipment and nurse training have been awarded through the program, and the results are extraordinary. More than 54% of women who are considering abortion choose life after receiving counseling and an ultrasound.

As abortion facilities decline and life-affirming ministries expand, we are witnessing a new chapter in the pro-life movement defined not merely by policy but by a culture of love, service and sustainable support for families.

Together, through prayer, advocacy, generosity and steadfast commitment, we are building a future where every mother knows she is supported in choosing life.

Just $60 will save a life through Option Ultrasound. Will you partner with us to save a life from abortion here?

If you are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy and want to learn more about your options, you can visit My Choice Network here.

When you need someone to talk to about your baby, or whatever else you’re going through, we’re here. Please reach out. 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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