Real Alternatives

The mission of Real Alternatives is to provide life-affirming alternative to abortion services to assist women faced with crisis pregnancies. We accomplish this Mission by: (1) administering a statewide government-funded alternative to abortion services program that funds pro-life social service agencies, pregnancy support centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies, that provide counseling and material assistance; and(2) educating other pro-life organizations throughout the country about government-funded alternative to abortion services programs.By accomplishing this Mission, we seek to ensure that women facing crisis pregnancies receive support, achieve improved reproductive health, develop improvedrenting skills, and receive adoption education, all of which will empower them to choose childbirth rather than abortion.Approved November 20, 20061993 - 1995 Former Governor Robert P. Casey placed alternative to abortion services program (“program”) funding in state budget. Lifeline of Southwest Pennsylvania volunteers to start the statewide alternative to abortion program. On July 1, 1997, Real Alternatives (formerly the Morning Star Project WIN Advisory Council) was awarded the statewide alternative to abortion services program grant with the Department of Public Welfare. • A state-wide toll free hotline (1-888-LIFE AID) was implemented and the program experienced dramatic growth: 18 new pregnancy centers were added, and an average of 620 new women were served each month.Alternatives to abortion services including free pregnancy test kits, friendship counseling, pregnancy support,renting support of infants under 12 months of age,renting and childbirth education, practical help as in diapers, formula, temporary shelter, baby and maternity clothing,adoption education and baby furniture, etc.