Upstream is a national, fast-growing nonprofit working to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy in the U.S. We partner with states to provide sustainable training and technical assistance to health centers to ensure all women have same-day access to the birth control method of their choice at low or no cost. Our unique approach empowers women to decide when and if they want to become pregnant, a critical step towards improving outcomes for parents, children, and society.

Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Our goal through 2023 is to partner with health centers that serve over 1 million women across four states. This ambitious plan for growth has received generous support from philanthropic individuals and foundations, including a $60 million lead investment by Blue Meridian Partners. Our unique approach has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, CNN, Vox, and Marie Claire.

Following our first statewide intervention in Delaware, a leading national research center estimates a 24% decrease in unplanned pregnancies among Title X patients between 2014 and 2017. Patient surveys conducted at our partner healthcare centers affirm that Upstream-trained providers are empowering patients to make their own decisions about their contraceptive care.