We've never said that being pregnant, placing a child for adoption, or parenting is easy, but we are going to do our best to make it easier.

Feminists for Life's soon-to-be released issue of The American Feminist,^® entitled "Raising Kids on a Shoestring," builds on—and goes well beyond—our earlier resources.

Feminists for Life's new comprehensive national guide is filled with free and frugal resources, smart and creative solutions, and support that pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents deserve.

(Yes, we DO care about parents and kids after the child is born—and we know you do, too!)

Three out of four women who have abortions cite lack of resources and support as a determining factor. We are committed to providing solutions RIGHT NOW!

When you check out the list of topics (see postscript below), you can understand the urgent appeal from:

• pregnancy resource centers, many of which are already clamoring for this tool;
• student leaders, who want to know when it will be available for them to share with counselors on campus—many of whom currently refer solely for abortion—and to give directly to pregnant women and student parents.

This is the kind of help women who have abortions say would make a difference.

This is what pregnant women say they need.

This is the tool pregnancy resource centers are desperate for.

This is what student activists say they want to put directly into the hands of women and counselors on campus.

This is what families want.

Let's get it to them NOW!

In order to print and mail this exceptional double issue, we really need your support, and we need it TODAY. We are smart and frugal, operating on a shoestring, too!

Tell pregnant women, expectant fathers, and struggling parents that they can succeed. "Help is here!"

And with your support, we'll be able to send you a copy for those you can directly help, too.

Because women deserve better,

Serrin M. Foster
President

P.S. With your help, I want to offer this to as many people as possible who directly reach women and those who counsel them, and send you a copy for those you know in need.

How much, how many, is up to those like you who have always demonstrated their commitment to women and children, fathers and families, and the counselors who nurture them. Small donations as well as major gifts for underwriting key projects are all appreciated (and tax deductible).

"Raising Kids on a Shoestring" is a whopping 44 pages of practical info women and families need right now: Topics include:

1. Using the library effectively. It's more than a place to borrow books.
2. Caring for mom during pregnancy, delivery and post-partum.
3. A fun but practical list of the top ten dos and don'ts for new mothers.
4. Affordable adoption. Special sidebar: resources for birthmothers.
5. Infant feeding recommendations.
6. Food and nutrition for the whole family.
7. Qualifying for public assistance.
8. Strategies for reducing health care costs.
9. Caring for children with special needs.
10. Clothing infants through adults.
11. Housing, furnishing and utilities.
12. "Living green, saving green." It's cool to be frugal!
13. Childcare.
14. Transportation.
15. Education for parents.
16. Money management.
17. Budget worksheets.
18. Recreation.

Please don't wait. Give NOW!