Family Planning Services
Goal:
Assist women and their families to control fertility and to improve clients' reproductive and general health through a family planning program.
Extent of Problem:
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Low income women of childbearing age are at high risk for unplanned pregnancies.
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Sexually transmitted diseases and other health problems are of great concern.
Objectives:
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Provide clients with physical exams, family planning counseling, and contraceptive supplies.
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Provide additional services including nutritional assessment and counseling, psychosocial assessment, counseling and referral, and health education covering a variety of topics such as self-breast exams and sexually transmitted diseases.
Funding:
The Maternal and Child Health Block Grant provides partial funding for 7 family planning projects serving approximately 12,000 women.
Contact : Grants Coordinator
Fax: (317)233-1300
Indiana State Department of Health
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