Family Planning meets the needs of those who otherwise cannot afford services and could eventually become dependent on government agencies. In Montana there are 14 Title X family planning clinics. In addition, some counties have elected to utilize MCH Block Grant funds for Family Planning.
Family planning is preventive health in the truest sense.
If pregnancies are wanted and planned, expenditures for prenatal care, high risk infant care, well-child care, WIC and care for children with special health needs can be reduced . Improvement of the health of women and children. Voluntary acceptance of family planning services. The goal of Montana family planning services is to maintain or improve the reproductive health of Montana people during their reproductive years. Each program functions under the medical supervision of a licensed physician.