Q: I need an abortion. What do I do first?
A: Visit our Clinics & Resources page to see a list of health centers to contact and make an appointment.
Q: Do you help patients who live outside of Kansas, but are coming to Kansas for abortion care?
A: At this time, we are only able to assist Kansas residents. There are other resources for out-of-state patients, though. Please see NNAF’s directory of abortion funds, and reach out to the National Abortion Federation’s hotline.
Q: How long does it take to get approved?
A: The health center is aware of KAF’s funding eligibility criteria, and will contact us for payment following your appointment. Health center staff will help you identify any financial support that you are eligible for. Especially now, many patient support resources are very busy and several phone calls may need to be made before you reach them.
Q: How does KAF distribute financial assistance?
A: KAF makes payments directly to the health center that provides your care.
Q: I need help paying for a hotel. Can KAF help with that?
A: Currently, KAF only provides support for abortion-related costs. However, please reach out to the Midwest Access Coalition for logistical support.
Q: What is the cost of an abortion?
A: The cost of the procedure depends on a number of factors, including how far along you are in your pregnancy. Health center staff will discuss this information when you call to schedule your appointment.
Q: What if I need help paying for an abortion?
A: Health center staff will ask you questions to determine eligibility for financial support, and explain any necessary steps. The Kansas Abortion Fund is one of many areas that funding can come from. The health centers will contact KAF directly for funding.
Q: Was KAF formerly known as the Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund?
A: Yes. We changed our name to the Kansas Abortion Fund in 2019 to be more inclusive and to normalize support for abortion. To learn more about Peggy read her obituary below.
“Peggy Bowman passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, of heart failure. Her condition was undoubtedly aggravated by the catastrophe known as Sam Brownback and Kris Kobach. Peggy was born April 9, 1941, to Lena Early and John DeWitt Bowman. She grew up on a farm with her two sisters, Brenda (Tom Smith) and Beverly (Duane Lawson), and brother George Grattan (JoAnn Bowman). A graduate of James Madison University, Peggy started her life in a traditional role as a biology teacher (Annandale HS), wife, and mother. A beloved teacher and class sponsor, her students kept in touch with her over the years. Midway through life, she evolved into a fierce advocate for women's rights. After a move to Wichita, Peggy worked at Vista. On a whim, she applied with Planned Parenthood and the rest is history. After working her way up to Executive Director of PP, she became the lobbyist for Dr. George Tiller. Peggy was the face of abortion rights in Wichita. During the 1991 Summer of Mercy, Peggy was on the front line. She endured the anti's threats and protests on her lawn. Peggy lobbied in Topeka, led rallies, handled reporters, and worked the fair-anything to get the word out that women matter. After her retirement from Dr. Tiller's clinic, she was honored with the naming of the Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund, a non-profit that makes abortion accessible to women who could not otherwise afford it. In May, she was inducted into the the Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus Hall of Fame. A woman of many talents, Peggy chronicled the extremism and violence of the 1991 siege on the clinic in her book Fetus Fanatics. She also contributed to Radiating the Stone, an anthology of essays from Wichita's greatest feminists. Above all, Peggy loved her children, Brian and Jeff and his wife, Jan, her grandchildren, Cady, Allie, Savannah, and Ethan, Barefoot wine, liberal politics, good food, friends, all things sports (especially tennis), and MSNBC. Our biggest regret is that she won't witness the inauguration of our first female president. Long ago, Peggy wrote her wishes that she wanted to be cremated without a service. She didn't want her family to hide that she was a lesbian. Luckily the world has changed since she wrote those notes. Gay marriage is the law of the land. We have a long way to go, but Peggy was right: there is no shame in being LGBT!” — Published by The Wichita Eagle on Jul. 10, 2016.