THE CALIFORNIA ABUNDANT BIRTH PROJECT NOW AVAILABLE TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY RESIDENTS
The Abundant Birth Project (ABP) is a guaranteed income program that provides cash during pregnancy. It was developed by Expecting Justice and the community to make birthing healthier and safer for the people facing the greatest risk during their pregnancy journey. ABP provides cash with no strings attached as a strategy to prevent stress during pregnancy. Research shows this is likely to prevent babies from being born too early or too small and can also protect the health of the mother (or birthing parent). By providing unconditional cash, mamas have resources to support themselves and their families, and babies have the chance at a healthy start. The Abundant Birth Project is expanding to four CA counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, and Riverside.
- Alameda: $967
- Contra Costa: $1,000
- Los Angeles: $807
- Riverside: $616
Eligibility
- Live in Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, or Riverside counties
- Be 8-27 weeks pregnant at the time of the Abundance Drawing
- Meet income requirements*
- Meet one of the top five risk factors for preterm birth, including:
- Identifying as Black
- Have had a previous preterm birth
- Have preexisting hypertension
- Have preexisting diabetes
- Have sickle cell anemia (SCA)
- Alameda: $128,017
- Contra Costa: $132,360
- Los Angeles: $106,911
- Riverside: $81,581
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ABP Blooming Photoshoot Credits:
Bay Area Photoshoot:
Creative Director - @regalartdesigns
Photographer - @Lara_Kaur
Florals - @mallorywiththeflowers
Hair Stylist - @_effortless_styles_
Makeup Artist: @beautebydevine
Models: @bria.nicholle, @AyannaRegina, @BABYKAI.__
Los Angeles Photoshoot:
Creative Director - @regalartdesigns
Photographer - @ttumie
Florals - @mallorywiththeflowers & Co.
Hair Stylist - @hairbysusy @africancreature
Makeup Artists: @savvystarbeauty & @pattyfbabe
Models: @shessokey, @channy.mo, @royaltaylor247
