The highly-successful Promotoras Comunitarias program was created to address the lack of access to reproductive health care and sexuality information in the Latino community. The program is modeled after Mexican and Central American programs that reach at-risk populations by utilizing peer-to-peer education with the most influential member of the family: the mother.

After 214 hours of training, Planned Parenthood Promotoras go to schools, homes and community centers to provide a 15-session program that covers not just reproductive health, but topics such as family communication, child abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, teen pregnancy prevention and domestic violence. Promotoras also serve as liaisons for Spanish-speaking patients at Planned Parenthood health centers.

"La Decisión", a play on HIV/AIDS awareness and education, is often staged by Promotoras to raise community awareness. The play is based on a true story, drawn from the life of a Promotora.

Since its launch in 1990, more than 350 women from different parts of L.A. have been trained to act as community health promoters. To date, the program has reached more than 89,000 residents of Los Angeles County.

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles' Promotoras Comunitarias program serves seven regions of Los Angeles County, including East Los Angeles, Hollywood, El Monte, Whittier, Pico-Union, South Los Angeles, and the San Fernando Valley. For more information or to verify availability, please call 213-284-3605.

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