KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. on Tuesday proposed to release $1 million to help pay travel costs of those seeking abortions outside of Missouri, according to a news release.
If approved by the Jackson County Legislature, the money would come from the American Rescue Plan Act, a federal COVID-19 aid package, and would help cover costs of transportation, lodging and child care for persons who have to travel out of state for an abortion. The money would not be used to cover the cost of abortions, according to the release.
The fund, which would be called the Jackson County Reproductive Equity Fund, would also provide support for organizations providing reproductive health care access in the region including postpartum support, doulas and lactation support, according to the release.
