Family Planning
Birth Control
Would you like to become pregnant in the next year? If the answer is anything other than “Absolutely! Yes!”, then it’s important to learn about your options for safe and effective birth control methods. Birth control methods are not “one size fits all” and there are lots to choose from. Talking with your provider is essential to making the most informed decisions for your health and family planning needs.
If you’re wondering if your health insurance covers it, review these local family planning services:
- Jackson/Josephine County Family Planning Referral Grid
- Douglas/Josephine County Family Planning Referral Grid
Check out this interactive tool to explore the pros and cons of all types of birth control:
If you’re looking for more family planning support in your local community, you can contact any of the agencies below.
|
Douglas County
Josephine County
Jackson County |
“’The goal of family planning services is to improve pregnancy planning and spacing, and prevent unintended pregnancy. It allows individuals to achieve desired birth spacing and family size, and contributes to improved health outcomes for children, women, and families.”
– National Library of Medicine
Pregnancy Tests
|
Douglas County
Josephine County
Jackson County |
“Unintended pregnancies occur among women of all incomes, educational levels, and ages. Negative outcomes associated with unintended pregnancy include delays in initiating prenatal care, reduced likelihood of breastfeeding and increased risk of maternal depression and parenting stress”
– National Library of Medicine
Nutrition
We encourage you to talk with your prenatal provider about your nutritional needs, but there are other supports available too. Did you know that you can receive WIC services as soon as you know you’re pregnant?
Here are some resources to help you eat right and prepare your body for pregnancy:
|
Douglas County
Josephine CountyJackson County |
“The staff are very welcoming, friendly and non-judge mental. It feels like a safe and inclusive environment. Although I am somewhat new, I have had a great experience so far.”
– Healthy Start Client Survey, 2023
STD/STI Screening
|
Douglas County
Josephine County
Jackson County |
“Early childhood and caregiver mental health services are foundational for whole-person wellness; mental health should be considered just as important as physical health, particularly for growing children. ”
– Alison Hinson, Founder/Director of Juniper Tree Counseling & PNTF Member
Adoption
Sometimes we recognize that our home is not right for a child, for any number of reasons. There are options to help your child live their best life in a new, loving home.
Alternatively, if you are looking to foster or adopt a child, these resources are good for you as well.
Adoption/Foster Resources for Oregonians:
- Adoption Services
- Adoption Agencies in Oregon
- Open Adopt
- Boys and Girls Aid
- Adoptions of Southern Oregon
If you work for a company that employs over 25 people you may be eligible for protection under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) or the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Even if you are adopting a child you may qualify under these laws for protected paid leave.
Find more information about the OFLA and the FMLA in the link below:
|
Douglas CountyJosephine CountyJackson County |
“Pathways prepares and equips parents during pregnancy and early parenthood to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families. My involvement in PNTF is to connect with other community agencies and to collaborate with them to offer services to the families in our communities.”