Feds have a new teen pregnancy prevention plan: Fertility and ‘reproductive goals’

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 2,149

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago


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The Trump administration has a new plan for teenagers learning about pregnancy: Beginning this summer, it will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and “reproductive goals counseling.”

The plan will also emphasize abstinence from sex and the importance of marriage.

In doing so, it will pivot away from programs that serve populations in areas with the greatest need and that use particular evidence-based programming to reduce …

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