The Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP)
Financial, Healthcare Providers, Indigenous Services, and Pregnancy Care
Provided by BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Provides funding for indigenous families in BC to cover the cost of doula support.
The Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP) is offered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Authority, and the BC Ministry of Health. The goal of the program is to increase healthy birth outcomes for Indigenous families by removing the cost barrier to accessing doula services.
The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,200.00 (maximum) of coverage for full spectrum doula support with each pregnancy (pre or ante natal).
To qualify for the grant, applicants must:
The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,200.00 (maximum) of coverage for full spectrum doula support with each pregnancy (pre or ante natal).
To qualify for the grant, applicants must:
- Be of Indigenous descent (First Nation (status or non-status), Métis, and/or Inuit). Either the birthing person or their partner (if applicable). Self identifying, does not require status.
- Reside in BC (both on or off reserve).
To apply for the grant, please download the Family Application Form and follow the steps outlined here. Families must fill out the application form alongside their registered doula. Please allow up to two (2) weeks for your application to be processed and approved. You will be notified regardless of approval.
1-250-388-5522 ext. 267
Public email: doulaprogram@bcaafc.com
Website: https://bcaafc.com/dafgp/
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
Supplementary Forms
Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Financial
Healthcare Providers
Indigenous Services
Pregnancy Care
Ways to Access
- Includes the provision of funding
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