Virginia Community-Based Doula Initiative
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." ~Ryunosuke SatoroThe Virginia Community-Based Doula Initiative is an innovative and holistic outreach program which provides comprehensive support services to poor and low income families in Virginia who are expecting a baby. Because We Are Sisters is committed to building collaborative, community-based partnerships that help families in need thrive, not just survive. Our team approach is designed to provide care and support before, during and after the birth of a child.
The Mission of the VACDI is to empower and support poor and low income women in Virginia by improving birth outcomes, encouraging parenting with purpose and promoting a positive birth experience.
Our THRIVE Community-Based Doula Training and Birth Education Workshops © are specifically designed to address the challenges faced by poor and low income women. We provide support in six key areas that have a positive impact on long-term outcomes: Training, Hope, Resources, Inspiration, Vision and Empowerment.
Helping families THRIVE, not just surviveExcellence can be obtained if you care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible. ~Author Unknown
2010 Heart of a Doula Award
Are you or someone you know an amazing Virginia doula that has provided birth support services to at least one poor/low income woman in her community free of charge? If so, then please take a moment to e-mail your story to doulaheart@bwas.org
and nominate that person for the Because We Are Sisters 2010 “Heart of a Doula” Award! Nominations will be accepted between now and December 31st. Share your birth story and inspire others to reach out to other women. Why? Because We Are Sisters
When heart and mind connect with spirit and purpose, there is nothing we cannot do. ~Linda Chandler
2011 Pro Bono Birth Doula Challenge
You have the training and motivation, but do you have the heart of a doula? Then sign up for the VACDI 2011 Pro Bono Birth Doula Challenge—ONE day, ONE baby, a lifetime of impact. It's simple. You commit to serve one family in need free of charge during 2011, participate in a THRIVE workshop specifically designed to prepare you to work with economically disadvantaged families and change 3 lives--mother, baby and yours. To volunteer and sign up for the challenge, contact us vacdi@bwas.org
There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results. ~Kenneth Blanchard
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