Kansas City, Missouri – The Kansas City Health Department and Community Capital Fund (CCF) have started the KC Doula Program, a grant program that aims to help local doulas. This gives doulas in Kansas City a new opportunity. Applications for this funding became available on June 16. Doulas who are interested have until July 28, 2025, to send in their papers.
The American Rescue Plan Act provides funding for this program, which will give payments of up to $15,000 to each successful applicant. The purpose is to help doulas enhance their services, expand their businesses, and make maternal care better for families in Kansas City, Missouri. The program addresses how important doulas are for improving birth outcomes and the health of the whole family. It also addresses how doula support can help lower the risk of problems like cesarean births that aren’t needed and postpartum depression.
“Doulas play a critical role in supporting healthy pregnancies, safe births, and stronger families,” said Dr. Marvia Jones. “This program recognizes their importance and seeks to invest in their growth and long-term sustainability.”…