California Future of Abortion Council
The “California Future of Abortion Council” (CA FAB Council) is comprised of reproductive freedom and sexual and reproductive health care allies, partners, and leaders. The CA FAB Council works in collaboration with policy makers, researchers, advocates, providers, patients, and key constituents to determine potential challenges in the state and recommend solutions that will continue to provide access and stability for both Californians and those who may seek services here from out of state. The CA FAB Council allows for those dedicated to protecting reproductive rights and expanding access to sexual and reproductive health care to come together.
On December 8, 2021 the CA FAB Council released a blueprint outlining 45 policy recommendations policymakers can implement to better prepare California as the threat to abortion rights and access continues to grow, including the possibility that Roe v Wade could be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court and the constitutional right to abortion be taken from millions of people across the country.
Here's What California Leaders Are Saying
Governor Gavin Newsom
“At a time when reproductive rights and women’s health care are under attack in this country, California is stepping up to meet the moment – we’re proud to have enacted some of the strongest reproductive freedom measures in the nation, and we’re proud to have helped advance the California Future of Abortion Council. We take seriously the recommendations made in this report as California continues to lead the nation in protecting such fundamental rights.”
Quotes from CA Future of Abortion Council Leaders
ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Executive Director Jessica Pinckney said:
“ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE has been honored to participate in the California Future of Abortion Council, leading the work to ensure that practical supports such as transportation, lodging, childcare, and other emotional and financial support are prioritized as we further strengthen access to abortion in California and prepare for an influx of patients from other states. Abortion funds and practical support organizations have long supported individuals in transportation to and from their appointments or money for gas, lodging for overnight stays, support with childcare, among other supports, however, the unmet need far exceeds what we are able to support. The policy recommendations made in the FAB Council report are integral to filling the gaps in abortion access that exist for Californians and those in our sibling states.”
Steering Committee Members
ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
Black Women for Wellness Action Project
Essential Access Health
NARAL Pro-Choice California
National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
Office of Senator Toni G. Atkins, Senate President pro Tempore
Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive
Healthcare (TEACH)
The following organizations participated in and support the work of the CA FAB Council:
ACLU Northern California
ACLU Southern California
ACLU California Action
Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH)
Advocates for Youth
All* Above All
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District IX
California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
California Nurse Midwives Association
California Latinas for Reproductive Justice
California Medical Association
California Women’s Health Specialists
Coalition Abortion Alliance
FPA Women’s Health
Hollywood NOW
If/When/Now: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
MYA Network
Office of Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Office of the Governor of California Gavin Newsom
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Planned Parenthood of Northern California
Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino Counties
Planned Parenthood Pacific Southwest
Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley
Plan C Pills
The Feminist Women’s Health Centers of California
UC Davis Health
UCLA Law Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy
UCSF Abortion Care Training Incubator for Outstanding Nurse Scholars (ACTIONS)
UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
UCSF Team Lily & HIVE
URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity
Women’s Foundation California
Women’s Options Center, San Francisco General Hospital
Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project.