As DONA doulas, we share the vision of "a doula for every person who wants one." Balancing the needs of our clients whose financial restrictions limit their access and the need to support our families can be a struggle. But we at Full Spectrum Doula Care believe that when we work from a place of abundance and trust in the birth magic we've witnessed work miracles so many times, that it is possible to offer our services to everyone regardless of ability to pay and still live well. Too often, doula services are least accessible to those who most need our help. While we love to volunteer our support at the Gateway Doula Project and occasionally to friends in need, this will allow us the ability to serve more of the families of Portland and help overcome some of the disadvantages that have created huge disparities in birth outcomes for poorer families, younger parents, and especially Women of Color,
So we are starting a scholarship fund in order to make that accomplish these goals. When hours from a postpartum package are unclaimed after 12 weeks postpartum, that money will roll over into the scholarship fund. If a placenta encapsulation has to be cancelled due to infection, the family will be offered a refund or they can donate that service to the scholarship fund. Sometimes clients offer us a tip for a job well done after a birth, those funds will now go into the scholarship fund. We know that when we are generous with our time and money, the amazing families we serve will also help us make this happen.
If you would like to donate to the fund, you can donate here:
So we are starting a scholarship fund in order to make that accomplish these goals. When hours from a postpartum package are unclaimed after 12 weeks postpartum, that money will roll over into the scholarship fund. If a placenta encapsulation has to be cancelled due to infection, the family will be offered a refund or they can donate that service to the scholarship fund. Sometimes clients offer us a tip for a job well done after a birth, those funds will now go into the scholarship fund. We know that when we are generous with our time and money, the amazing families we serve will also help us make this happen.
If you would like to donate to the fund, you can donate here:
The scholarship will be available to those with a true financial need. If you are interested in applying for the fund, please fill out the form below.