How to Talk to People About Abortion Using NNAF Resources

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The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) offers Heart-to-Heart Conversation Kits to help you start and navigate conversations about abortion. These kits are designed for anyone who wants to talk with friends, family, or community members about abortion access but isn't sure where to begin. You can get started by visiting abortionfunds.org and looking for the "Learn How to Talk to People About Abortion" section on the homepage.

What the Heart-to-Heart Conversation Kits Are

NNAF describes these kits as tools to help you "get started" with conversations about abortion. They're part of NNAF's broader mission: building power for abortion access through a network of nearly 100 abortion funds that organize at the crossroads of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.

The kits exist because talking about abortion can feel difficult or polarizing. Rather than assuming you already know how to handle those conversations, the kits provide a structured way in.

How to Access the Kits

  1. Go to abortionfunds.org.
  2. On the homepage, find the section titled "Learn How to Talk to People About Abortion."
  3. Follow the link to "Get Started with our Heart-to-Heart Conversation Kits."

The homepage presents this as one of its main calls to action, alongside finding a fund, donating, and getting support if you need an abortion. That placement signals it's meant for a general audience, not just organizers or activists.

What to Expect From the Kits

Based on NNAF's description, the kits are conversation starters rather than scripts. Their stated purpose is to help you open up dialogue about abortion. NNAF frames this work as part of a larger goal: "Abortion Access For All."

The kits fit into NNAF's overall approach, which connects abortion access to racial, economic, and reproductive justice. If you use them, expect the framing to reflect that intersectional perspective rather than treating abortion as an isolated issue.

Who These Kits Are For

  • People who want to talk with family or friends about why abortion access matters but don't know how to start.
  • Community members who want to move beyond soundbites and have a real conversation.
  • Supporters of abortion access who want to bring others into the conversation without confrontation.

If you're looking for clinical information, legal advice, or practical help paying for an abortion, the kits aren't that. For those needs, NNAF's homepage points to its fund search tool and Medicaid coverage guidance instead.

Other NNAF Resources on the Same Page

The homepage also links to:

  • Need an Abortion? — Search a list of abortion funds, get tips for finding a clinic, and understand Medicaid coverage.
  • Donate — One-time or monthly giving to support NNAF's network.
  • Featured news and campaigns — Including Hyde Amendment coverage and membership enrollment information.

If your goal is specifically to improve how you talk about abortion, the Heart-to-Heart Conversation Kits are the direct starting point. If your goal is to help someone access an abortion, use the "Need an Abortion?" section instead.