Mission

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is America's most trusted provider of reproductive health care. For more than 90 years, Planned Parenthood has promoted a commonsense approach to women's health and well-being, based on respect for each individual's right to make informed, independent decisions about health, sex, and family planning. PPFA works to provide trusted community healthcare; inform and educated the community; lead the reproductive health and rights movement; and advance global health. The heart of Planned Parenthood is in the local community. Our 94 unique, locally governed affiliates nationwide operate more than 850 health centers, which reflect the diverse needs of their communities. The mission of PPFA is ensuring the provision of comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services; advocating public policies that guarantee rights and ensure access to such services; providing educational programs that enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality; and promoting research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care.