There are several birth control options available. You can start learning about birth control before becoming pregnant, during pregnancy and after pregnancy. You can also learn about abstinence, adoption, how to have safe sex and about sexually transmitted infections/sexually transmitted diseases. Learn more about Family Planning and Prevention by clicking on the links below:

 Adoption:

• Children's Home Society and Family Services
• DC Adoption Services
• DC Child and Family Services Agency - Safe Haven Program
• Open Adoption Services 

Family Planning Resources:

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Condom Information
• DC Sexual Health Education
• DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
• Mary's Center
• Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs and Services
• Unity Health Center

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)/Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Information: 

• DC Testing Sites
• Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc.
• HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Administration (HAHSTA)
• HIV/AIDS Resources
• Mary's Center
• Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington
• Rubber Revolution
• STD Basics
• Unity Health Center
• Whitman-Walker Health