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Medicaid Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Services (MAPPS)

Medicaid Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Services (MAPPS) are available to all at-risk Medicaid youths, through community or school-based programs that have a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services. These services are available to improve access to quality family planning services for at-risk youth to prevent unintended pregnancies. Services provide information on abstinence, as well as contraceptive education for sexually active teens. MAPPS enhance the ability of all adolescents to make responsible decisions about sexual activity, including postponement of sexual relations or use of effective contraception. Currently, there are 30 MAPPS providers throughout the state of South Carolina.