Chapter 91: In Focus: Unexpected Pregnancy Outcomes
Alan Guttmacher Institute
The Alan Guttmacher Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis, and public education. The web site contains links to the Guttmacher Institute publications Perspectives on Sexual and Reproduc-tive Health, International Family Planning Perspectives, The Guttmacher Report on Public Policy, and special reports on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Institute's mission is to protect the reproductive choices of women and men in the United States and throughout the world. It supports their ability to obtain the information and services needed to achieve their full human rights, safeguard their health, and exercise their individual responsibilities in regard to sexual behavior and relationships, reproduction, and family formation. |
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
SIECUS advocates for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services. SIECUS distributes print and electronic resources to educators, advocates, parents, researchers, physicians, and others working to expand sexual health programs, policies, and understanding. SIECUS also helps individuals locate research, write accurate news articles, create sexual health curriculum, and build support for high-quality programs in their community. |
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League
NARAL is committed to protecting the right to choose abortion and electing candidates who will promote policies to prevent unintended pregnancy. The latest laws and political issues pertaining to a woman's right to choose abortion are available on the NARAL web site, as well as related issues such as emergency contraception. |
American Foster Care Resources
American Foster Care Resources, founded in 1983, is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation dedicated to the research, development, and production of informational and educational resources for and about family foster care. American Foster Care Resources also publishes resource materials to foster care providers, the children in care and their families, and the placing agency's staff and administration. AFCR publishes Foster Care Journal quarterly. |
National Adoption Center
Devoted to increasing the number of children adopted, the National Adoption Center works with celebrities and corporations to advertise adoption and adoption services. Included on the web site is information on how to adopt, a resource library, and a message and chat room. |