April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to reflect on the importance of safeguarding our children and supporting families in crisis. At ACPC, we are committed to helping prevent child abuse by providing resources and support for parents, expecting mothers, and families in need.

As the CEO of A Caring Pregnancy Center, I’m grateful for the steadfast support our community provides. However, as we continue our mission of empowering women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, I feel it’s important to share some of the challenges we face as a pregnancy center in Colorado.

Our community came together to celebrate the grand reopening of our newly remodeled Life Services building and new garage at A Caring Pregnancy Center. From the moment the ribbon was cut to the heartfelt conversations inside, the day was filled with excitement and gratitude.

Since the Dobbs decision, we've watched states become more and more definitive regarding their positions as a "Life State" or an "Abortion State." Across the nation, we've seen states enshrine abortion into their state constitutions, with some proudly proclaiming themselves as "sanctuary states for abortion." We know that Colorado is one of those states.

The decision regarding Roe isn’t final. The votes aren’t official, and the draft is still just a draft. It isn’t over yet, and while we wait, ACPC will continue to fight for women. In Colorado, nothing changes. Current law in our state allows abortion for any reason, at any age, up to the moment of birth. RHEA, which was recently passed in Colorado, is the most radical law in the country.

On Monday April 4th, Governor Jared Polis signed into law HB22-1279 otherwise known as RHEA, which codifies abortion up until birth in our state. This bill was rushed through by democrats out of fear in the face of the Supreme Court's forthcoming ruling on the Dobbs case, which could overturn Roe v. Wade.