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Philly CAN’s Holistic Approach to Maternal Health Care workgroup recently worked with the Data & Evaluation team in the Philadelphia Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (MCFH) to conduct a comprehensive city-wide survey to identify opportunities for strengthening the doula workforce in Philadelphia, PA.
The aims of the survey were: 1) Gather information about the demographic characteristics of the doula workforce in Philadelphia, PA, 2) Understand how the workgroup can support the doulas serving Philadelphia residents, 3) Explore how doulas currently serve clients and compensation for services and 4) Identify gaps in the current doula workforce to inform the focus of the workgroup initiative.
About Philly CAN
The Maternal and Infant Health Community Action Network (CAN) is a broad coalition of community partners focused on reducing infant mortality in Philadelphia and increasing their health and the health of their families. Of the top ten most populated U.S. cities, Philadelphia has the highest rate of infant mortality in the first year of life, with communities of color experiencing even larger disparities. The CAN was created to collaboratively develop solutions to tackle this issue. The members of the CAN recognized that the Philadelphia infant mortality rate can only be addressed by fostering a learning community within the CAN and coordinating cross-sector actions.