CFHI – VNACJ Community Doula Learning Collaborative
Essex County
To be eligible for this service, individuals must be pregnant and live in Essex County
There are no insurance or income requirements for this program
There is no cost
Program Coordinators Leanora Chojnowski, RN, at 732-272-6760 or Danielle Conti, BA, at 732-832-5646
VNACJ Community Doula Learning Collaborative
A Community Doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant individuals before, during, and after childbirth. Community doulas are especially valuable because they often share the language, culture, and lived experiences of the families they serve. Doulas build trust, improve birth outcomes, and reduce disparities in maternal health.Through this program, Doula participants receive comprehensive training and ongoing guidance to become certified Community-Doulas, equipped to offer compassionate care and advocacy to Essex County families throughout the pregnancy journey and beyond.
CFHI
The Children and Family Health Institute (CFHI) is a charitable, nonprofit program of VNA Health Group. Contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations provide funding to help ensure the sustainability and growth of the CFHI. A variety of giving opportunities are available including permanent naming opportunities, endowments, special events, planned gifts as well as grants to support innovation and research.