Why was AbortionFinder created?

Since our launch in 2020, we continue to update our list of abortion providers from various sources, including the ANSIRH Abortion Facility Database, the National Abortion Federation, the Abortion Care Network, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Power to Decide verifies that each provider included in the AbortionFinder database provides abortion. All providers listed on AbortionFinder are either affiliated with one of the above member groups, completed fellowship training in abortion care, or received a recommendation from someone in the abortion care community. We regularly check that the information we have about each of the providers in AbortionFinder — including contact information, hours, and what services they offer — is up to date and accurate.

We use a variety of strategies to make sure we are sharing the most up-to-date information we can about abortion providers, support organizations and resources, and abortion laws on AbortionFinder. Actual human beings at Power to Decide contact every provider included in the AbortionFinder database to verify that they currently provide abortion care. We also regularly check that the information we have about each of the providers in AbortionFinder — including contact information, hours, and what services they offer — is accurate. In addition to our review of websites and social channels, we reach out to all organizations that offer funding, legal, travel, and other forms of support periodically to review and confirm the information we list. To provide accurate and relevant information on our state guide pages, we track laws that have been enacted, are in effect, or are enjoined related to gestational limits, gestational limit exceptions allowed, parental involvement, telehealth, waiting periods, state-mandated counseling, and insurance coverage of abortion across all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. We consult with coalition partners across the movement to ensure alignment on policy changes. We supplement our proactive outreach processes by building partnerships with the abortion care community to make sure we are aware of changes to services and offerings as soon as possible.

There are a few ways that we think using AbortionFinder is better than using Google to find an abortion provider. **1. We make sure every health center we list is a legitimate abortion provider.** Power to Decide verifies that each provider included in the AbortionFinder database provides abortion. There are “crisis pregnancy centers” across the country that can and do advertise on Google as offering pregnancy options, when in fact they don’t offer abortions. **2. We tailor the results we give you based on how far along you are in pregnancy, not just where you’re located.** If you give us the first day of your last period, we will tailor the list of results we give you to be the most relevant to you. We’ll inform you of any relevant state laws and any other restrictions you may face.