The Community-Based Doula Program is a nationally recognized and evidence-based model, refined over 20 years of practice in communities across the country
Replication involves a formal partnership between an organization or agency and HealthConnect One to create a community-based doula program with our five essential components.
Our program team works with each replication site to:
- Develop an interactive, intensive, 20-session course tailored to your strengths and needs
- Guide you through distinctive phases of planning and program development
- Provide appropriate consultation and technical support at each stage
We’re proud of all our partners and the work they do but three model applications of the HealthConnect One community-based doula model are:
- Birth Matters, Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association, Detroit
- Open Arms Perinatal Services, Seattle, WA
Are you thinking about starting a community-based doula program? We encourage you to review the community-based doula materials on our resources page and learn more about our training methods and recent/current partners on our training page.
The Case for Community-Based Doula Replication
Since 1986, HealthConnect One has worked with maternal and child health organizations, hospitals, and grassroots organizers to design community-based, peer-to-peer support programs. Download a 3-pager outlining the benefits.
Lastly, another available resource is a list of articles and reports documenting the evidence base for community-based doula, peer support and other CHW programs.
If you have questions or would like to discuss, please get in touch via our contact form or reach out directly to Tikvah Wadley, Lead Program Specialist: Doula Program and Accreditation by email at twadley@healthconnectone.org.
