What is Planned Parenthood?
Q: What is Planned Parenthood?
A: Planned Parenthood is an American non-profit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and around the world.
Q: Who founded the American Birth Control League?
A: Margaret Sanger founded the American Birth Control League in 1921, which later changed its name to Planned Parenthood in 1942.
Q: Who was the president of Planned Parenthood until 2018?
A: Cecile Richards was the president of Planned Parenthood until 2018.
Q: How many medical and non-medical affiliates does Planned Parenthood have?
A: Planned Parenthood has 159 medical and non-medical affiliates.
Q: How many health clinics does Planned Parenthood operate in the United States?
A: Planned Parenthood operates more than 650 health clinics in the United States.
Q: What services does Planned Parenthood provide?
A: Planned Parenthood provides birth control, abortions, LGBT services, pregnancy testing, and treatment/testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
Q: Has Planned Parenthood received money from the United States government?
A: Yes, Planned Parenthood has received money from the United States government since 1970.
