The "Every Mom Matters Act" aims to provide pregnant women and parents with access to essential support services and resources to promote healthy pregnancies and childbirths, as well as information on adoption and family development. The act establishes the "Every Mom Matters Program," which will be administered by the Secretary of Health and Environment. This program will offer a variety of services, including assistance with healthcare coverage, parenting education, job training, and referrals to local organizations. Notably, organizations that are abortion providers or affiliates of abortion providers are ineligible to participate as contractors in this program.
The act outlines eligibility criteria for participants, which include being a resident of Kansas and a biological or adoptive parent of a child under one year of age. Support services will be available for varying durations depending on the outcome of the pregnancy. Additionally, the act mandates that contractors report on the services provided and ensures the confidentiality of participant information. The state treasurer will manage the distribution of funds for the program, which will be used solely for the specified support services, marketing, and administrative costs. The act also protects the rights of contractors regarding freedom of religion and expression.