The mission of the family planning program is to provide individuals with the information and means to exercise personal choice in determining the number and spacing of their children.
There are a lot of good reasons to practice family planning:
- Healthier – Mothers and babies are both healthier when there are at least 2-3 years between the births of each child.
- Happier – Families are usually happier when both the mother and the father are ready to welcome a new baby into their home.
- Educated – Overall health is improved by reducing unintended pregnancies, teaching ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and helping individuals identify the early signs of illnesses such as breast, cervical, and testicular cancer.
Family planning services are provided on a voluntary basis in a confidential manner. Services are provided at reasonable rates based on a sliding fee scale according to income. View the 2025 federal poverty guidelines.
Family Planning services include, but are not limited to:
- Pregnancy testing
- Pre-conceptual counseling
- Comprehensive physical exam, pelvic and breast exams
- STD testing, counseling, and treatment
- HIV/AIDS testing and counseling