About the Abortion Fund of Maryland
The Abortion Fund of Maryland (AFM), formerly the Baltimore Abortion Fund (BAF), is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance and logistical support to people who live in or travel to Maryland for abortion care.
Who we are
We are part of the National Network of Abortion Funds, a network of 90+ independently operated funds across the country.
We use an intersectional reproductive justice lens to dismantle systemic barriers and remove obstacles that people face when accessing abortion care.
What we do
AFM operates a confidential helpline (443-853-8445) where a dedicated staff team works with clients to remove the barriers standing between them and abortion care. We provide funding to cover a portion of a client’s abortion care and logistical support—like transportation, hotels, and childcare—to ensure every person can access care safely and efficiently. We actively work to reduce abortion stigma and participate in local and statewide policy conversations that impact our clients.
Why abortion funds are important
Abortion funds are a critical lifeline for people seeking reproductive healthcare. As legal and financial barriers to abortion access continue to grow, funds help bridge the gap by providing direct support for travel, lodging, childcare, and procedure costs; expenses that can make abortion care out of reach for many.
No one should be denied the right to make decisions about their own body because of where they live or how much money they have. Abortion funds work to ensure that access to care is not a privilege for some but a right for all.
By investing in abortion funds, we invest in a more just and equitable future where everyone has the freedom to make the choices that are best for their lives.