Doulas

Healthy New Jersey

New Jersey Doula Learning Collaborative (NJDLC)

Supporting and growing the doula workforce through training, mentorship, technical assistance, and more.

Want to become a community doula?

Visit the step-by-step guide to apply as an NJ FamilyCare-approved doula provider.

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NJDLC Information

The NJDLC is committed to addressing maternal and child health disparities, empowering maternal health advocates, and consciously including doulas in the conversation and work to create systemic change for babies, families, and communities throughout New Jersey, through:

  • Community Outreach, Engagement & Collaboration
  • Doula Credentialing & Billing Support
  • Doula Support, Mentorship & Supervision
  • NJDLC Advisory Board & Workgroups
  • Workforce Development, Training & Technical Assistance
  • NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) fee-for-service enrollment

LEARN ABOUT NJDLC

Doulas are encouraged to contact Doula Guides for individual support or questions at doula.fhs@doh.nj.gov.

Doula Guides are dedicated staff who assist doula providers with enrolling in and participating in NJ FamilyCare.