Integrating Faith & Funding:

The memo by Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., dated August 15, 2023, discusses how Pregnancy Help Organizations (PHOs) can participate in government-funded Alternatives to Abortion (A2A) programs while incorporating religious elements like the Gospel. It clarifies that under Charitable Choice Rules, faith-based groups can receive government grants if they separate religious activities from funded services either by time or location. The memo recommends flexible approaches for PHOs to bifurcate government funding from religious services and suggests billing only for non-sectarian activities. It also outlines different models that PHOs might adopt, ranging from strict separation to more integrated approaches.