Reproductive Issues and You

There are several ways to show your support for reproductive health services in your community. One way to have your voice heard is to register to vote. Family Planning in Wenatchee has voter registration forms, and we will even mail your completed form for you! We'll also give you free condoms.

Other Ways to Get Involved: It is important for teens, as well as parents, to have their opinions heard.

  • Tell your story

  • Contact your elected officials to express your opinion on legislative issues
  • Educate the public!
    • Write letters in support of comprehensive sexuality education in schools and other reproductive health issues to the Safety Valve of The Wenatchee World and other local newspaper(s).
  • Write editorials or submit letters of opinion to your school's student newspaper(s) such as Wenatchee High School's Apple Leaf
  • Attend school board meetings.

  • Serve on the school board
  • Become an elected official
  • Make a donation to Family Planning
  • Help build support and ensure that young people in our area get high quality sexuality education with the help of SIECUS' Community Action Kit

    Other Links

    Abortion Conversation Project is committed to eliminating the stigma of abortion by creating new ways and opportunities to talk about abortion honestly and publicly.

    American Civil Liberties Union
    The ACLU works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to EVERY person in the United States, on a wide range of issues including free speech, privacy, student rights, religious liberty, lesbian/gay, and reproductive rights.

    Catholics for a Free Choice
    CFFC's commitment to reproductive rights and health is rooted in a commitment to the dignity and rights of women. This web site also provides access to news, press releases, polls and an action center. Se habla Espanol

    Cover My Pills
    Currently, many private health insurance plans in the U.S. do not cover contraceptives although contraception is a basic health need for women. This web site offers information regarding what you can do to help provide fair access to contraception.

    Plain Truth For Washington Youth
    A coalition of organizations, parents, and concerned community members that educate decision-makers to support comprehensive sexual health education in Washington State.

    Go Vote, Run, Lead, Go Girl
    Engages young women in the political process as voters, as activists, and as candidates for political office.

    Rock the Vote
    Register to vote on both web sites, get informed and find out how you can make your voice heard and take action.

    Voices of Choice
    This website, by Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health, documents the experiences of physicians who provided abortions before Roe vs. Wade.

    Vox: Young People Speaking Out
    Vox is the Latin word for "voice." Vox aims to educate and inspire a new generation of young adults to advocate for reproductive freedom.