The "Every Mom Matters Act" aims to provide pregnant women and parents in Kansas with access to essential support services and resources to promote healthy pregnancies and childbirth. 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 medical coverage, educational materials on pregnancy and parenting, job training, and referrals to local charitable 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. Participants can receive support services for varying durations depending on the outcome of their pregnancy. The act also mandates that contractors report on the services provided and ensures the confidentiality of participant information. Additionally, it establishes a fund to support the program's financial needs and emphasizes that participation in the program cannot be conditioned on the forfeiture of First Amendment rights.