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Health Services - Family Planning Program
"Who says spending money can’t save you money?" Family planning
programs can do just that…
The Iowa Initiative to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation Marks 40th Anniversary of Title X Family Planning Funding
Forty years ago President Nixon signed into law the first federal funding source for family planning services,
Title X of the Public Health Service Act. In doing so, Nixon established a lifeline for low-income women and
men to receive comprehensive family planning services - education, contraception, counseling and health
services. However, despite a significant need and proven effectiveness, Title X funding has not kept pace with
the ever-growing need for services.
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