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02-22-2008, 08:46 PM
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Would like to start Volunteer Doula Program
Hey everyone,
I am a newly trained Doula, and still certifying at this time. I am looking to work with the teen mother and low income family population. I live and work in a very poor city and we have a sky-high teen parenting rate. I see the need for a volunteer doula program that I know hospitals in other places have. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on who to approach about this, and how to do so while protecting my project ideas?
Thank you!
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02-22-2008, 09:15 PM
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There is a book I see recommended all of the time Doula Programs by Polly Perez (who happens to be an alldoulas member) Sorry I don't have any first hand advice  |
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02-22-2008, 09:16 PM
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Is there is a teen pregnancy crisis center in your area? That would be the place to start, I would think.
Welcome!
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04-04-2008, 05:20 PM
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I called the county, who started referring people to me, then the charities...and you just keep calling ;-)
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I actually am a member of a similar type of non-profit, if you are looking for a benchmark, you could talk to the operators of this program www.everyday-miracles.org
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04-30-2008, 11:16 PM
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There is a book I see recommended all of the time Doula Programs by Polly Perez (who happens to be an alldoulas member) Sorry I don't have any first hand advice |
Thanks! I totally just went and bought it! And I got free shipping!  :    |
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05-01-2008, 09:53 AM
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Thanks! I totally just went and bought it! And I got free shipping!
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Would you maybe post a review of it once you read it? I've got it on my wish list ... 
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05-01-2008, 12:29 PM
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Oh, yeah I can totally do that! I am still new to alldoulas, so can I do the review here? I for sur will be doing that on amazon. If we can do it here, I got tons of other Doula books I can write a review for.
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05-01-2008, 12:40 PM
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Never mind! I figured it out! DUH!
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I do it here where I live...and I contacted Family Planning, Adoption Agencies (for Mom's giving up babies), drug rehab centers (this is good experience for working with women who really need to have a drug free birth), high school counselors, and I posted ads with information on it at different stores that sell maternity/baby items! Best of luck! I have had quite a few cases where the young ladies/women would have had NO ONE if it wasn't for my services...and it makes it really heart warming and rewarding! GOOD LUCK~
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