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Culturally grounded doula trainings designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and connections to increase positive health outcomes for the communities you serve.
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Flint, Michigan Doula of Color Training Scholarship
Learn how to support birthing people throughout all stages of their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
Participants will receive training at no cost and are eligible for a stipend upon completion of training and Post-Training Requirements which will include approximately four hours of recorded content, Doula Registry approval and becoming a Medicaid-enrolled doula provider.
Participants must meet all the eligibility requirements:
* Deadline to apply is May 3rd, 2025
Participants will receive training at no cost and are eligible for a stipend upon completion of training and Post-Training Requirements which will include approximately four hours of recorded content, Doula Registry approval and becoming a Medicaid-enrolled doula provider.
Participants must meet all the eligibility requirements:
- Flint, Michigan resident
- At least 18 years of age
- Plan to become a Michigan Medicaid doula provider
- Has not already completed a MDHHS approved birth doula training
- Not currently listed on the MDHHS doula Registry as a labor/birth doula.
* Deadline to apply is May 3rd, 2025
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Detroit, Michigan Doula of Color Training Scholarship
Learn how to support birthing people throughout all stages of their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
Participants will receive training at no cost and are eligible for a stipend upon completion of training and Post-Training Requirements which will include approximately four hours of recorded content, Doula Registry approval and becoming a Medicaid-enrolled doula provider.
Participants must meet all the eligibility requirements:
* Application Closed
Participants will receive training at no cost and are eligible for a stipend upon completion of training and Post-Training Requirements which will include approximately four hours of recorded content, Doula Registry approval and becoming a Medicaid-enrolled doula provider.
Participants must meet all the eligibility requirements:
- Michigan resident
- At least 18 years of age
- Plan to become a Michigan Medicaid doula provider
- Has not already completed a MDHHS approved birth doula training
- Not currently listed on the MDHHS doula Registry as a labor/birth doula.
* Application Closed
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Medi-Cal PAVE Support for Existing Doulas!
Are you an existing doula needing support navigating the Medi-Cal application process?
Frequently asked questions
Do you have scholarships?
Yes, scholarships are available for those who. have a financial need AND are interested in becoming active doulas. Please note that depending on the specific training, additional requirements may apply. For more details, refer to the training application.
Do you have sliding scale options?
Yes, for those who have indicated financial need and it's based off the green jar scale.
The scale can be found here: https://embracingequity.org/blog/2018/11/29/embracing-an-equitable-sliding-scale
The scale can be found here: https://embracingequity.org/blog/2018/11/29/embracing-an-equitable-sliding-scale
Do you provide translation services?
Yes, we have translation services available. If you have a language need, please inform us during the application process so we can ensure an interpreter is available.
Is the training recorded?
No, classes are not recorded and full attendance is required!
Why do I have to sign an NDA?
For us, it is an intentional decision to utilize the tools available to us to keep those in attendance as safe and confidential as possible, especially at a time when reproductive health, access, and pregnancy outcomes, including abortion, are highly criminalized and where we have attendees throughout the world including in places that have more restrictions.
It is also to keep our presenters’ knowledge, stories, and content safe from appropriation, commodification, and replication. While we make a lot of efforts to build out our cohorts of attendees, we also recognize that on rare occasions, folks come to this training with intentions that may not align with these values, which also helps to weed those folks out. We unapologetically value the labor, knowledge, and stories of BIPOC and want to do our part to keep that as protected as possible.
If you have any questions about the NDA, we are happy to answer.
Note: Many trainings do not have this requirement and if you feel this is not in alignment, we happily encourage you to choose a training that fits what feels good for you.
It is also to keep our presenters’ knowledge, stories, and content safe from appropriation, commodification, and replication. While we make a lot of efforts to build out our cohorts of attendees, we also recognize that on rare occasions, folks come to this training with intentions that may not align with these values, which also helps to weed those folks out. We unapologetically value the labor, knowledge, and stories of BIPOC and want to do our part to keep that as protected as possible.
If you have any questions about the NDA, we are happy to answer.
Note: Many trainings do not have this requirement and if you feel this is not in alignment, we happily encourage you to choose a training that fits what feels good for you.
Become a Collective Member
Get mentorship, paid opportunities for teaching and doula services, group provider support, and so much more.
With sliding scale memberships and work exchange options, we make joining accessible to all.
I became a member because it felt so warm and inclusive of LGBTQIA+ and TGNC folks, and I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself.
M.L - Full Spectrum Training
Why Birthworkers of Color Collective?
This collective was formed in response to the birth and health disparities that people of color face during pregnancy, the lack of representation, and the appropriation of traditions around pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Our vision is to remain in a state of informed engagement, leading to practices that create space for our people to make the reproductive choices that are best for them.
Our vision is to remain in a state of informed engagement, leading to practices that create space for our people to make the reproductive choices that are best for them.
“This collective reclaims our medicine, shares our knowledge with the community, and heals. Together, we are bringing unique skills, resources, and experiences to our work as birthworkers, healers and people of color.”
Stevie Merino
Our students love us
After taking the training the thing that inspired me most was getting to talk to other people who are doing this work. Seeing how they support each other and hearing about experiences they've had really inspired me.
This course is absolutely worth the time, money, and energy investment if you share a goal of making abortion safer and more accessible for all and want to envision what a forward-thinking and inclusive doula practice could look like for you.
Honestly, I feel the training really fit the way I like to learn and I was able to soak in the information while also feeling inspired to speak up and ask any questions I had. I wouldn't change anything.