Region 9 Doula Project

Healthcare Industry

Associations

Organizations Involved

Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC)

Occupations Involved

Doulas

Workforce Development Focus

Increasing number of healthcare workers AND improving the quality of healthcare workforce

Workforce Issues Addressed

Training individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Training current healthcare professionals in new techniques or practices

Description

The Region 9 Doula Project's goal is to increase and diversify the Doula workforce in Southeast Michigan. It is housed within Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative. The project, funded by a grant, plans to educate both care providers and community members about the benefits of Doula care, financially sponsor a diverse cohort to become trained Doulas and develop a mentorship program between the diverse Doulas and established community-based Doulas.