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Why We Exist

In Shifra's Arms is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in the DC metropolitan area.  We were founded to assist Jewish women facing unplanned pregnancies.  We know that many women do no feel free to choose parenting or adoption when faced with an unplanned pregnancy due to a lack of resources and support.  We believe that no woman should ever feel that she cannot have a positive future if she gives birth.

If you are facing an unintended pregnancy, we can confidentially help you learn about your choices and the support that is available before you decide.  We can connect you with valuable and practical resources that will assist you in becoming a first time parent, expanding your family, or choosing another caring and loving family to adopt your child.

We are the only organization in the United States focused solely on providing services to Jewish women facing unplanned pregnancy.  We believe it is important to let Jewish women know about the support available for parenting and about the thousands of Jewish families who would love to adopt.

We have no financial incentive in promoting adoption.  We are not an adoption agency.  We do make referrals to various adoption resources, just as we can refer to resources that can help you raise your child.  We do not make referrals directly for abortion.  We do make referrals for rabbinical counseling on abortion, where appropriate, and we do make referrals to organizations that help with post-abortion emotional healing.  We are purely a service organization and do not participate in political action related to abortion law or other issues.

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We need your help to empower women struggling with unplanned pregnancies. We want each woman to feel that she can both give birth and build a positive future.

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