Planned Parenthood

Specialties

At Planned Parenthood, care is much more than the services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world. We care. Deeply. With respect. Without judgment. We are unwavering in our belief that all people deserve high quality, affordable health care. We are tireless in our efforts to provide education and information so people can make their own health decisions. We proudly fight for people to get the reproductive services they need. We do all of this because we care passionately about helping women, men and young people lead healthy lives. No matter who they are. No matter where they live. We will do everything we can to get them the care they need. Because we believe that when people are truly cared for, they will make their lives, their families and even the world better and healthier.

History

Established in 1929.

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate, and has been providing trusted health care for nearly 100 years. We are many things to many people: a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. We deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. For nearly 100 years, we have 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.