The Family Health Clinic was founded in 1995 to
offer a choice to those wishing to control their fertility. It is
located in the center of the busy market place of Fond des Blancs
and is open twice a week.
Currently, some 310 women are coming for consultation and
planning services as they begin to make the connection between
poverty and family size. Clients are greeted warmly, given a choice
of medication, and are educated in methods of pregnancy prevention.
The clinic also works to educate clients about the importance of
protecting oneself from sexually transmitted diseases. It offers
films on Aids prevention, and community seminars educating people
about HIV/AIDS.