REGISTRATION REQUIRED
DATE: July 17th, 2025
TIME: 9AM - 4PM
COST: No Cost
DESCRIPTION: The Doula Launchpad is a no-cost in-person convening to launch and enhance the careers of Medi-Cal approved doulas. This is a professional development day for both new and experienced doulas interested in building their practice to serve Medi-Cal recipients. This convening is designed to meet doulas where they are, whether they have already been Medi-Cal approved or are just beginning their orbit into birthwork.
Through breakout sessions, panel discussions and presentations, doulas will receive first-hand knowledge and guidance from:
Medi-Cal doula benefit subject matter experts
Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans: LA Care, Blue Shield Promise, Kaiser, Anthem, HealthNet
Experienced Community Doula Mentors and Doula Champions
Community-based organizations: Birthworkers of Color Collective, Beauty for Ashes Maternal Wellness, The Chaun Collective, SBCC
Small-business, legal, and/or billing professionals
Hosted by: The LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub
The Los Angeles County Medi-Cal Doula Hub’s (The Doula Hub) mission is to educate, connect, and advocate for doulas, families and communities, so that any Medi-Cal beneficiary who desires the affirming support of full spectrum doula care, will be able to receive it.
The Doula Hub is a County-community initiative between lead agency Frontline Doulas, in partnership with Diversity Uplifts, Inc., and the LA County Department of Public Health.
Invited Attendees :
Doulas and Birthworkers (both approved and not yet approved for Medi-Cal)
People wanting to become a doula but not yet trained
The Doula Hub’s professional trainers and facilitators (expert doulas, small business, legal, perinatal services)
Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans
Medi-Cal Billing / EHR Companies
Community Doula Champions
Community-Based Organizations
The Doula Hub Team
Frontline Doulas
Diversity Uplifts, Inc.
LA County Department of Public Health