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Must the father help pay for the pregnancy? Partly. A court order establishing paternity may require the father to pay the expenses of the mother's pregnancy and birth (confinement); a paternity case may be started before birth but not finished until after.
In North Dakota a parent can safely hand over a newborn up to Under 1 year (left with on-duty staff at an approved location); under 60 days (newborn safety device) old. Where: On-duty staff at hospitals and other approved locations (public health units, human service zones/centers, nursing facilities, children's advocacy centers, EMS, law enforcement); newborn safety devices. You can stay anonymous.
Adoption is another loving option; a pregnancy center above can connect you with adoption help.
More centers (call to confirm)
These are listed in Heartbeat International's Option Line directory, but we couldn't confirm the phone number on the center's own website. Call before you go.
No statewide pregnancy-center network was found. Bismarck-Mandan has no verified center in this list (none could be confirmed on its own website this session), which is a real gap for the state's second city. Connect Medical Clinic in Dickinson (683 State Avenue N, Suite E, (701) 483-9353) is a life-affirming clinic, but it bills insurance, so it is not listed as a free center. Catholic Charities North Dakota has offices in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot (mainly pregnancy counseling and adoption). Dakota Hope's office line is (701) 852-4675; the number listed is its client line. Option Line: (800) 712-4357.
Don't see one near you? Call Option Line any time at 1-800-712-4357 to be connected with the nearest center.