Planned Parenthood Los Angeles:

Register with PPLA ! You'll receive up-to-date news and information, plus invitations to thought-provoking (and entertaining) events -- sent straight to your mailbox. It's a free and easy way to stay involved and informed.

May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
about 35 percent of girls in the U.S. get pregnant at least once by age 20. Tell what you would do in dating situations by visiting teenpregnancy.org

_

STOP a Costly $70 MILLION Special Election
Tell Gov. Schwarzenegger to focus on the state’s real priorities like healthcare, education and jobs NOT another budget-draining election!

Check out all of PPLA's community education and outreach services:

High school and middle school programs are also available.

::::::::: IN THE NEWS :::::::::

Court Blocks Girl, 13, From Getting Abortion
The Florida social services agency was granted a court order in West Palm Beach to block a 13-year-old girl living in a state shelter from getting an abortion, prompting an appeal by the American Civil Liberties Union. - L.A. Times 4/28/05

Abortion foes get more vocal as EU expands Can you get an abortion in Portugal? - SF Chronicle 3/29/05

Planned Parenthood Sues Indiana Over Privacy - Associated Press

Please volunteer or donate to PPLA!
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
You can help us continue to provide our vital clinical services, education and advocacy.
As a not-for-profit organization, PPLA relies heavily on your support.

-------------------------
See what's NEW in South L.A.
Dorothy Hecht Health Center and the Ujima Teen Center.
-------------------------

If you've had unprotected sex in the last 72 hours, Emergency Contraception is a safe & effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy.

**
The mission of
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is to provide easy, affordable access to a full range of quality reproductive health care and sexual health information through patient services, education and advocacy.
**