Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (PPSP) believes that every child should be a wanted child. A wanted child allows women and men to achieve self-determination which results in a stronger family unit and a stronger society. Our Mission is to protect and enhance reproductive freedom, to increase access to reproductive health care services and information, and to promote sexual health. This mission drives the comprehensive programs and services that PPSP provides, reaching over 43,000 women, men and teens throughout the Philadelphia area.
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PPSP Programs and Services
A Full Range of Sexual Health Care Services
Each year, over 30,000 women, men and teens receive a variety of health care services that include birth control, prenatal care, screenings for sexually transmitted infections, screenings for cervical cancer and testicular cancer, Emergency Contraception, mid-life services, colposcopy services, first trimester surgical and medical abortions, and vasectomies.
Sexual Health Education & Professional Development Programs
The education programs taught by PPSP staff are comprehensive, age appropriate and proven to have an impact on behavior. Each year:
- Over 1,300 pre-adolescents and teens receive multi-session sexuality education programs in schools and community based organizations.
Over 4,500 parents, women, men and teens participate in a wide variety of educational programs including: talking to kids about sexuality, prevention of sexual assault, and teens educating teens.
Hundreds of professionals receive information and training through our Professional Development Programs which enhance knowledge and comfort with sexual health-related issues as well as build organizational capacity.
More than 2,000 clients utilize the resources available through our Resource Center and Bookstore.
Issues & Actions Information
Our Public Affairs department advocates in support of sexual health care and reproductive rights. Thorough and timely information is key to this endeavor so the department has established multiple methods to keep you informed about current issues and legislation that may require instant action. The goal of the Department is to create and support an environment in which Planned Parenthood is able to provide quality sexual health care and comprehensive sexuality education to any and all interested persons.