"As a woman and a mother, I believe we have a responsibility to give all women in our state the knowledge and means to prevent unintended pregnancies. Access to family planning results in better lives for women, children and the greater Iowa community."
You can help reduce unintended pregnancies
In a nation where half the pregnancies are unintended, Iowa currently ranks 48th in making family planning services available. The consequences of this inaction are significant—both for the young mothers and the agencies that spend millions of tax dollars in social services and medical care every year.
The Iowa Initiative aims to reduce the high level of unintended pregnancies by educating young women about contraception and making it easier for them to obtain family planning counsel and services. We believe that Iowa can lead in the nation in demonstrating that greater access to family planning can reduce unintended pregnancies.
Click here to meet the Board of Directors and learn more about the Iowa Initiative.