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When a religious organization such as Birthright helps a pregnant woman, what good is it if they won't support the baby until it's grown?

Asked by jca (36062points) March 19th, 2011

I know there are charitable organizations such as Birthright, that help pregnant women. I see signs outside of churches, and as a social service worker I know they offer to set the woman up with strollers, cribs, etc. and provide counseling to help the woman out. They are anti-abortion and they will do whatever necessary to prevent the woman from terminating the pregnancy.

Young women in the community are often confused, with little or no support from family. They may have little or no financial help, may be substance abusers or mentally ill. It does not take much for them to be indecisive and they sometimes decide to keep the baby. The organizations then “abandon” the woman, leaving her to public assistance, Child Protective Services and other programs that try to pick up the pieces.

What good is the help from organizations if they are not then going to support the baby until it’s off to college?

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