Doulas for Aboriginal Families
The Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP) is offered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Authority, and the BC Ministry of Health. The goal of the program is to increase healthy birth outcomes for Indigenous families by removing the cost barrier to accessing doula services.
The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,200.00 (maximum) of coverage for full spectrum doula support with each pregnancy.
Since 2013, the DAFGP has funded +2,600 pregnancies, and currently has +440 registered doulas, including +111 Indigenous doulas. Doulas offer a variety of services and support. It is important to talk to your doula about what best fits your unique needs, this could include:
-Provide hands-on emotional, physical, and spiritual support during pregnancy, labour and after birth.
-Advocate for your right to make decisions about your body and baby.
-Help with developing a birth plan and answering questions.
-Provide pain management techniques and comfort measures during labour.
-Offer assistance with feeding and caring for newborns
The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,200.00 (maximum) of coverage for full spectrum doula support with each pregnancy.
Since 2013, the DAFGP has funded +2,600 pregnancies, and currently has +440 registered doulas, including +111 Indigenous doulas. Doulas offer a variety of services and support. It is important to talk to your doula about what best fits your unique needs, this could include:
-Provide hands-on emotional, physical, and spiritual support during pregnancy, labour and after birth.
-Advocate for your right to make decisions about your body and baby.
-Help with developing a birth plan and answering questions.
-Provide pain management techniques and comfort measures during labour.
-Offer assistance with feeding and caring for newborns
Main Page: https://bcaafc.com/contact/
Contact Page: https://bcaafc.com/dafgp/
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
19-99
Eligibility
To qualify for the grant, applicants must:
1. Be of Indigenous descent (First Nation (status or non-status), Métis, and/or Inuit). Either the birthing person or their partner (if applicable).
2. Reside in BC (both on or off reserve).
1. Be of Indigenous descent (First Nation (status or non-status), Métis, and/or Inuit). Either the birthing person or their partner (if applicable).
2. Reside in BC (both on or off reserve).
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