Community Doula Alliance

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Community Doula Alliance is a Black Woman-led, 501c3 nonprofit in Portland,Oregon that trains and supports doulas of color as they help families in their communities navigate birth & postpartum. Mission:
Our mission is to create an exceptional generation of professional doulas, particularly Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, Asian and other racially and linguistically diverse, underrepresented doulas, who can enter the workforce with sustainable careers, improve maternal and infant health outcomes, and meet the ever-changing needs of birthing and postpartum people. Vision:
Our vision is to decolonize the birth work profession and eliminate the gap in maternal-infant health disparities that disproportionally impacts Black, Indigenous and Latino/a/x communities. Strategic Goals:
• Increase diversity in the doula profession by training Black, Indigenous & Latino/a/x doulas as curriculum trainers and facilitators
• Bridge the gap between doulas and the Traditional Health Worker registry process
• Prepare Black, Indigenous & Latino/a/x doulas to succeed in the workforce by providing business training, mentoring, and a supportive peer community
• Ensure that underrepresented doulas make a livable wage by advocating for the value and effectiveness of doula services
• Improve maternal-infant health outcomes, particularly within Black, Indigenous & Latino/a/x communities, by providing long-term, culturally-specific perinatal, labor support and postpartum doula care
• Increase equity awareness in the doula profession through education, training and community forums using a racial and economic justice framework
• Collaborate and build sustainable partnerships with community-based organizations, policy advocates, local maternity care hospitals/clinics and community care medicaid funding organizations

01/09/2026

The top questions you need to ask yourself ↴

Because birth work is calling to you for a reason!

That's why it's imperative you understand where you are and how you are going to show up in birth work.

So grab a journal and answer these questions:

💬 What are my future plans?

💜 What community will I serve and how?

💬 Do I have the time and capacity for this?

⁉️ Can I afford to do this?

💬 Do I have support for on-call life?

💜 Can I commit to the training?

Practicing as a doula and being in birth work looks different for everyone, and we want to help you figure out what that can be for you. ✨️

Now, go and submit your application to our upcoming Winter Training that starts in February!

Today is the last day - apply now at the link in our bio 🔗

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Thinking about your doula career path? Let's talk about why picking an OHA-approved training is your gateway to real opp...
01/07/2026

Thinking about your doula career path? Let's talk about why picking an OHA-approved training is your gateway to real opportunities.

When you complete our Community Doula Training, you're not just getting a certificate—you're positioning yourself to access critical business opportunities that most doulas can't.

Here's what becomes possible when you're trained through a comprehensive OHA-approved program like ours:

✨ Meet Oregon's THW requirements to practice professionally

✨ Join CDA's network of professional doulas serving the community with access to clients through an established referral system

✨ Bill Medicaid directly and receive fair compensation for your work

Without OHA approval, you're operating outside the systems that connect doulas with the families who need them most—and outside the payment structures that make doula work financially sustainable.

Our Community Doula Training (starting February 3rd) doesn't just teach you birth work. It positions you for a thriving, sustainable practice where you can serve your community AND support yourself!

The application deadline is coming fast - check our stories to learn the different training options available to you and apply today 💜

Swipe to see why need YOU now more than ever 💜Because every family, regardless of background, education, or financial st...
01/05/2026

Swipe to see why need YOU now more than ever 💜

Because every family, regardless of background, education, or financial status, deserves a healthy and dignified birth experience.

To get there, we need a powerful community of trained professionals who lead with heart and cultural respect. ✊🏾

Will you join us?

Honoring Dr. Janell Green-Smith, a Black midwife dedicated to safe childbirth for others, who passed during her own firs...
01/04/2026

Honoring Dr. Janell Green-Smith, a Black midwife dedicated to safe childbirth for others, who passed during her own first birth in South Carolina yesterday.

This preventable tragedy is what we often discuss in context of Black maternal mortality and why we take on protecting our families and our communities as birth workers.

Check out our stories for the GoFundMe link to help her baby and famiy in this unimaginable time.

Now, we want to hear from our community:The term "embodied leadership" can feel different for everyone. Is it setting bo...
01/03/2026

Now, we want to hear from our community:

The term "embodied leadership" can feel different for everyone. Is it setting boundaries? Is it listening to your intuition? Is it the way you breathe through a long labor?

Slide 3 says it all: What does embodied leadership mean to YOU? Drop your thoughts below. Let’s learn from each other’s wisdom. 👇🏾

Beyond grateful! Here's a thank you to every doula, family, partner, and supporter who made this push goal possible 💜As ...
01/02/2026

Beyond grateful! Here's a thank you to every doula, family, partner, and supporter who made this push goal possible 💜

As we look ahead, we’re expanding programs, deepening business support, and strengthening pathways to sustainable doula work.

New Year. Same Mission - The work continues.
And we’re just getting started.

Drop a 💜 if you're ready to come along with us!!

And with that the 2025 season comes to an end... 🥳🥂💜 Here's to our 5th year closing out strong and stepping into the new...
12/31/2025

And with that the 2025 season comes to an end... 🥳🥂💜

Here's to our 5th year closing out strong and stepping into the new year full of passion and enormous possibility for the next 5 years and beyond 💜

We couldn't have done this without our doulas and our supporters like YOU!!

What are you most excited about in 2026?

12/31/2025

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

How fitting to close out with Big Culture Day & a delightful getaway package to Ashland!From Tony Award winning Oregon...
12/30/2025

How fitting to close out with Big Culture Day & a delightful getaway package to Ashland!

From Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival, to local Ashland Folk Collective, and from unforgettable concerts under the stars at the Britt Music Festival to short stories capturing your heart at the Ashland Independent Film Festival. Southern Oregon has it all.

Head to the link in bio and donate $10 or more today for a chance to win this complete Shakespeare-forward getaway package for two to Southern Oregon!

Big E-Bike Day is here!!Cruise into this Big Give Day for a chance to win a 2025 Tern GSD S00 from Splendid Cycles. Perf...
12/30/2025

Big E-Bike Day is here!!

Cruise into this Big Give Day for a chance to win a 2025 Tern GSD S00 from Splendid Cycles. Perfect for commuting, riding with kids, small dogs, or a friend!

Currently retails for $5949 - so that $10 tradeoff is pretty decent, if we're being honest. Plus you are considered for our photography giveaway - double win!

Head to the bio for the link to help us reach our goal - we're so close!!

CDA's impact over the last 5 years is why we are sharing our story as part of KATU Portland's Season of Giving! 💜We knew...
12/29/2025

CDA's impact over the last 5 years is why we are sharing our story as part of KATU Portland's Season of Giving! 💜

We knew firsthand how so many doulas—especially those providing culturally specific care— lack access to training, mentorship, and sustainable business support.

Plus we kept meeting families who wanted cultural support during birth and postpartum— but couldn’t find care that truly fit their lives.

So we quickly realized we need to support families AND train and sustain doulas—
for more families to be able to receive the care they deserve.

With Kimberly's leadership and the support of our community, it's how we have been able to create real change— not just one birth at a time, but one stronger support system at a time.

Follow along and support the mission to support Portland families with doula care - let's continue to make an impact together!

12/29/2025

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Kimberly Porter, founder and CEO at Community Doula Al

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