About Us
What is Birthright?
Initially started in 1968 in Toronto, Canada, Birthright is a pregnancy help center where anyone concerned about an unplanned or untimely pregnancy can find assistance as near as the telephone. Birthright offers services to help the woman with her pregnancy, both materially and through community referrals.
Birthright starts by listening with love and understanding. We don't make decisions for you and we don't pressure you. We work with you to meet your needs.
Birthright of Bel Air is staffed by trained volunteers prepared to offer personal, confidential help to those involved, whether they are single or married, regardless of age, race, income, or religion. Together we will assess the situation and explore alternatives available.
The Bel Air Birthright Office
Birthright of Bel Air first opened its doors in 1973. We are open six days a week and three evenings to offer pregnancy help in Bel Air Maryland and surrounding areas. We have reached out to serve thousands of people in Harford County, Cecil County, Baltimore City and County, and southern Pennsylvania for over 38 years.
Birthright of Bel Air sees between 80 and 100 clients each month. These clients are at varying stages of their pregnancy. They may be first time clients or returning often. They may come for a pregnancy test, options counseling, ongoing support, The Preparing to Parent Program, or material assistance.
Birthright receives no state or federal funding. We operate solely by donations from a few area churches and many individuals.
Everyone who works with the clients at Birthright does so on a volunteer basis. We have a part time paid director and assistant to do the administrative work. The desire of each volunteer is to simply be present and to help without judgment or agenda. Some of the volunteers at Birthright have been serving for 20, 25, and even 30 years. We believe in the importance of the work that we do and we have seen thousands of miracles happen because of it.
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