PIP: This paper presents a general model demonstrating the need for informational and educational methodology within family planning programs. There are several steps in designing a family planning program's goals and objectives in quantitative and qualitative terms. In addition, it is necessary to determine what conditions must obtain in order to achieve the goals of the program. Within thes conceptual framework the implementation of a program must be seen as the creation of the conditions necessary for success; the need for informational and educational components in family planning is a must. Much of this responsibility falls on the educational community and the health educato r, in particular. Assuming that there are resources to make contraceptive technology available to the target population, the 1st step is to make this availability known. Next it is important that those in the target group who respond are educated in the proper use and inherent risks of the contraceptive method they choose. (The great problem the program administrators and health educators face is the development of a comprehensive program to reach those who are not really conscious of the relevance of family planning). The goals of the educational component have to be defined 1st, however. Thus, it is apparent from this study that information and educational programs are essential for the success of family planning programs.