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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 16, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in North Carolina, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Information Hub, the North Carolina Department of Commerce or the North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations' Nonprofit Pandemic Resources

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Description of Program and Relief

Unplanned Pregnancy Services

North Carolina Pregnancy Services provides help and support in solving medical, social, educational, and psychological problems associated with unplanned pregnancies. Services may include counseling and information to help recipients make voluntary choices regarding adoption, parenting, or terminating the pregnancy. Services may also include assistance in arranging for and utilizing other needed services including residential care.

The State Maternity Home Fund, a component of Pregnancy Services, can provide for maternity housing or alternative care services for an expectant mother who is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, as well as payment of residential care with related services.

While no specific guidance has been provided for individuals affected by COVID-19, expectant mothers adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Generally, to be eligible, applicants must be expectant mothers who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and unable to maintain adequate housing during the last 183 days of her prenatal period. Applicants must also have inadequate financial resources to meet the residential costs in an approved living arrangement as determined by a social worker, and be current residents of the state.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dss/social-services-contact-form

Customer Service Center: (800) 662-7030

List of Additional Information

For more information or to apply, please visit:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/pregnancy-services/pregnancy-services


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