The Community of Caring empowers communities and new parents by working with community partners to implement community doula training and free doula services in Paterson and the Greater Newark areas.
The Community of Caring utilizes the HealthConnect One curriculum. Participants will need to complete this 10 week training, several observations and attend three births, to complete the HealthConnect one certification process.
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Scholarship Opportunity for Doulas and Doula Trainees
With the support of the NJ Department of Children and Families, the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is offering scholarships for doulas and doula trainees to complete the Center for Breastfeeding’s online Lactation Counselor Training Course (including required books) and register for the CLC® Examination administered online by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP). By providing the opportunity to improve knowledge and skills related to lactation support, we hope to empower doulas and doula trainees who work with underserved populations, those impacted by systemic racism, and those who are un- or underinsured. All scholarship recipients will be registered for the course before 7/1/23 and will be required to begin the course by 12/31/23 and complete it within 6 months of starting. No extensions can be offered.
Community of Caring: The Greater Essex Doula Cooperative, led by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and the Greater Newark Health Care Coalition, expands access to doula care and provides free community doula training following the HealthConnect One program. This dynamic doula program for residents of Newark and the surrounding areas is recognized by the State of New Jersey.
- Doulas are trained to give emotional, physical, and informational care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
- Doulas are members of your community who can be trusted to advocate for your needs.
- Doulas are respected members of the pregnancy care team, providing advocacy and support to parents.
- Doulas help improve birth outcomes and breastfeeding rates, setting up families for success.
Doulas trained through the Greater Newark initiative will provide services at RWJBarnabas Health Clara Maass Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health Trinitas Regional Medical Center, and University Hospital. We thank these medical centers for their support and guidance.
The application is now closed. More news about this exciting program coming soon! For questions about this program, call 862-899-8625.
Greater Newark Doula Cooperative Partners:
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Community of Caring: The Paterson Doula Cooperative, led by New Destiny Family Success Centers, St. Joseph’s Health, and the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, expands access to doula care and provides free community doula training following the HealthConnect One program. This dynamic doula program for Paterson residents is recognized by the State of New Jersey.
- Doulas are trained to give emotional, physical, and informational care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
- Doulas are members of your community who can be trusted to advocate for your needs.
- Doulas are respected members of the pregnancy care team, providing advocacy and support to parents.
- Doulas help improve birth outcomes and breastfeeding rates, setting up families for success.
Learn more – call 862-359-0505.
The first class of community doulas graduated in September 2022. Check back here for program updates.
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