Advocates attend FPA's 2011 Day of Action

Our Vision

“A New York where everyone enjoys access to comprehensive sexual healthcare and education.”

Our Mission

“To advance public policies and education that protect reproductive rights, improve sexual health and secure reproductive justice for all communities.”

Family Planning Advocates of New York State (FPA) is a non-profit statewide membership organization dedicated to protecting and expanding access to a full range of reproductive health services, including abortion care.

FPA represents and is primarily funded by New York’s Planned Parenthood affiliates, with additional support from member family planning clinics and dozens of sister organizations, as well as thousands of individual members across the state.

With full-time, year round headquarters in Albany, FPA actively engages in policy analysis, legislative work, coalition building and educational efforts. FPA conducts field activities across New York State, helping to build coalitions and stimulate pro-choice activism, including grassroots organizing. On behalf of its members, FPA communicates with the Governor’s Office, the Legislature and state agencies, especially the Department of Health, to promote reproductive health services and pro-choice legislation. In addition, FPA works to guide member organizations through the uncertainties of a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Originally established in 1977 as a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, FPA later expanded its outreach and public education efforts. In 1987 FPA established the Education Fund of FPA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, because FPA’s Albany-based efforts to shape progressive state policies and encourage pro-choice activism depend upon an informed, organized and involved citizenry.

The Education Fund’s activities are dedicated to informing individuals, organizations, communities and policymakers about the importance of ensuring universal access to a full range of reproductive health care services, including abortion care. Key programs of the Education Fund include the Diverse Communities Health Initiative and Concerned Clergy for Choice.