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DOULA

(231) 947-0067

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  Volunteer mentors provide practical and emotional support to young parents and their children from pregnancy through the first three years of childhood with the goal of developing positive, nurturing relationships. Provides labor and delivery coaches for mothers delivering at Munson Medical Center regardless of age, income, or country of residence. 
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Call or email to access services. Email address: doula@wrcgt.com 
FEES:  None 
PAYMENT:  Not applicable 
ELIGIBILITY:  Young pregnant females up to 22 years of age that are first-time mothers are eligible for volunteer mentors. Any mother delivering at Munson is eligible for a labor and delivery coach. 
HOURS:  Vary. Please call ahead. 
DOCUMENTS:  None 
LANGUAGES:  Access to interpreters for Spanish, Ukrainian and American Sign Language. 
SERVICES:Doula Services
Expectant/New Parent Assistance for Teenage Parents and Young Adults
Mentoring Programs for Teenage Parents and Young Adults
Parenting Support Volunteer Opportunities

This page last updated on 4/22/2008.
 
This site is supported by the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, participating agencies, and the community.
The Leelanau County Government Center is located at:
8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay MI 49682 
Toll Free Phone #  1-866-256-9711