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Advancing Contraceptive Access Toolkit

Are you a state-level policymaker, public health official, or advocate? Are you interested in learning how to help advance contraceptive access where you live? Our toolkit has fact sheets, maps, research articles, videos, and other resources to help you better the reproductive well-being of those who live in your state. 

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April 10, 2024

Concerns About Birth Control Access

Missouri-based The Right Time initiative released a new poll that shows broad concern about the future of birth control access in the state.
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Fact Sheet

PHARMACIST PRESCRIBING OF HORMONAL BC

An infographic on the state of pharmacist prescribing in the United States.
A map of the state of New Mexico showing birth control access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in New Mexico

In 2022, Title X-supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 6,399 women in New Mexico. The number of women served from 2018-2022 declined by 62.8%.
A map of the state of New Jersey showing birth control access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in New Jersey

In 2022, Title X-supported centers provided contraceptive care to 98,134 women in New Jersey, the first time it has approached such high levels since 2018.
A map of the state of Minnesota showing birth control access by county.
Fact Sheet

Contraceptive Access in Minnesota

In 2022, Title X-supported clinics provided contraceptive care to 28,832 women in Minnesota. The number of women served from 2018-2022 declined by 38.9%.
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Fact Sheet

Medicaid Postpartum Coverage

Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year is an important step in improving maternal health outcomes—a core component of reproductive well-being.
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We work to identify and promote state policy options that will increase information about and access to contraception so that more young people have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. This section contains background information on emerging state policy trends aimed at reducing unplanned pregnancy.

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Raise Your Voice

Get informed about what contraceptive deserts are, who they affect, and why they're a critical issue. Then let your elected officials know what you think. Read on for questions to ask and ways to get in touch.

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Federal Policy Resources

Check out our resources on federal funding for evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention education, contraceptive access, and related issues, such as poverty and education. 

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