If you are a pregnant teen, you are still considered a mother with rights. It is illegal for anyone to try to get you to choose abortion even if that person is a parent, the father of your child or a police officer. If you need a safe person to speak with, please don’t be afraid to reach out to us through our chat box or contact page. Your information is confidential and we are kind & friendly support you need in this challenging time. To learn more about your legal rights click the “Pregnant Teen Button” on this page.

First, we want you to take a deep breath. We hear you, and we understand the weight you are carrying. The fear of not being able to provide is a sign that you already care deeply about your child’s well-being.

But we want you to know one thing: Finances should never be the reason a heartbeat is silenced.

Money is a resource that can be found, moved, and shared—but your child is a unique, unrepeatable miracle that can never be replaced. Here is why you don’t have to let a bank account decide your future:

• You are not an island: Poverty thrives in isolation. Our mission at Wanted Alive is to bridge the gap between the resources you need and the fear you are feeling. Whether it’s baby supplies, medical connections, or help navigating your next steps, we are here to help you find a way.

• The "Cost" vs. The "Value": The world tells you a baby costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. What they don’t tell you is that a community can lift that burden. We have seen mothers start with nothing and, through the support of people who care, build beautiful, stable lives for their children.

• There is a Path Forward: If you truly feel you cannot parent right now, there are thousands of loving families waiting to walk alongside you through adoption—families who will cherish your child and ensure they have everything they need while honoring the brave choice you made.

Our Commitment to You: If you reach out to us, we won’t just give you a pamphlet. We will listen to your specific situation and help you look for tangible solutions. You are not "poor" when you have a community standing behind you.

You are stronger than your circumstances, and your child’s life is worth more than any debt. Please, don't walk this path alone. Reach out to us today—let’s talk about how we can help.

We hear the honesty in that fear, and we want you to know it’s okay to feel that way. You have dreams, goals, and an identity that you’ve worked hard to build. It’s natural to worry that a baby will pull the rug out from under the life you’ve planned.

But "change" is not the same as "ruin."

Think of the most beautiful things in your life—the risks you took, the trips you went on, the people you fell in love with. Every one of those things "ruined" the version of the life you had before, only to give you something much deeper.

• Your Identity Doesn't Disappear: Being a mother doesn't mean you stop being you. It adds a powerful new dimension to who you are. You can still be a student, an artist, an adventurer, and a friend—but now, you have a legacy walking beside you.

• New Strength, Not Just New Stress: Many women find that motherhood actually unlocks a level of strength, purpose, and capability they never knew they had. It doesn't take away your future; it gives your future a heartbeat.

• You Don't Have to Lose Your Way: If the "ruin" you fear is about finishing school, keeping your job, or finding a stable home, that is why we are here. Our goal is to provide the support and resources so that your child is a blessing to your journey, not an obstacle to it.

Your life isn't over—it's expanding. If you feel like your world is crashing down, please reach out. Let’s talk about your dreams and how we can help you protect both your future and the little life that’s part of it now. You are more capable than you know, and you don’t have to do this alone.