[3] In October 1996, Chicago Abortion Fund formed African American Women Evolving (AAWE).
On May 30, 2012, Gaylon Alcaraz appeared on CAN TV21 to discuss women of color in the reproductive rights movement and answer questions from public viewers.
On January 19, 2013, Chicago Abortion Fund was mentioned on the television program Melissa Harris-Perry.
[9] Mostiller is a former grantee of Chicago Abortion Fund and Alcaraz is CAF's executive director.
[2] Until July 2024, CAF, inline with the National Abortion Federation, were providing assistance with 50% of the costs of the procedure and related travel expenses, but due to less money in the funds, they reduced the compensation levels to 30%, to enable the funds to last throughout calendar year 2024.