"Federal Funding Fiasco: Community-Based Programs on the Chopping Block The Biden administration's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made a sudden and unexpected decision to slash funding for 53 out of 66 existing grants aimed at improving pregnancy and STI prevention in schools and communities. These grants, which have been instrumental in providing critical resources and support to vulnerable populations, have been deemed non-essential by the HHS. As a result, community-based programs that have been working tirelessly to promote healthy relationships, comprehensive sex education, and access to reproductive healthcare are now facing an uncertain future. With the stakes higher than ever, advocates are sounding the alarm and calling on the administration to reconsider its decision and ensure that these vital programs continue to receive the support they need to thrive."
School and community partnerships to improve pregnancy and STI prevention are under threat after HHS suddenly cut 53 of 66 existing grants.
