About Us
Learn about why we do the work we do.
The Connecticut Doula Coalition is a collaborative of Doulas, community voices, grassroots advocates, and community organizations and allies. We center our work on experiences and voices of Black women and women of color to ensure access to training and utilization of culturally responsive doula care. We believe Doulas have a right to financial sustainability through their profession. We operate through community led advocacy that is driven by maternal health equity research and grassroots experiences. We are dedicated to garnering system support through policy development, utilizing collective power and building community learning. We are the vehicle that provides tools to achieve equitable access to doula care in CT.
Our Goal
Our goal- We are a team of doulas within the Doulas4CT Coalition who work cooperatively to change systems that will generate financial sustainability for Doulas, and facilitate equitable access to Doula care for those who have been historically disadvantaged.
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Our Mission
The Doulas 4 CT Coalition’s mission is centered on experiences and voices of Black women and women of color to ensure access to training and utilization of culturally responsive doula care. We are dedicated to garnering system support through policy development, utilizing collective power and building community learning. We are the vehicle that provides tools to achieve equitable access to doula care in Connecticut.
The Advocacy team is doulas that act as the actual feet and hands of the coalition. Through this work we will develop and foster relationships and collaborations across sectors that can advocate for equitable access to doula care; support legislation and policy that promotes sustainable income for Black doulas.
Our Partners
