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COMMUNITY DOULA CHAMPIONS PORTAL
PROGRAM FILES & QUICK LINKS
GUIDING PRINCIPLES & INTENTIONS
Click the thumbnails below to view and/or download each PDF.
MENTORING & CONTACTS
Cindy has office hours M/W/F, you still need support after speaking with Cindy, or you have an urgent advocacy question, you can reach out to Khefri via text.
Due to the nature of multiple programs, Khefri is not able to be on-call for immediate questions. However, we recognize a unique situation may present itself.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT
Cindy Bonaparte, Program Coordinator
Email: connect@frontlinedoulas.com
Phone: 310-346-1333
FOR BIRTH, POSTPARTUM or ADVOCACY CONCERNS
Khefri Riley, Co-Director
Phone: 310-751-8958
Email: khefri@frontlinedoulas.com
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CONTACT FOR CLIENTS
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or text (24/7)
1-833-943-5746
BLACK WOMEN BIRTHING JUSTICE BLACK BIRTHWORKERS FORUM
Please click below to sign-up for this monthly forum for Black Birthworkers.
3rd Saturday of each month
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)
CA Medi-Cal Doula Benefit Enrollment
Doulas who wish to be reimbursed for services provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries will need to enroll as providers. If they serve members with managed care, they will also need to contract with a managed care plan. Below are trainings and information that will help doulas learn how to become a provider in Medi-Cal.
Doulas - Training as Medi-Cal Providers (link)
If you do not have an NPI, you can obtain one online by visiting the NPPES website NPI Website
PAVE Resources for doula providers
DOULA WORKFLOW & INVOICES
DATA COLLECTION LOGS WILL BE UPLOADED HERE TO DOCUMENT YOUR EXPERIENCE
*** VIDEO FOOTAGE OF YOUR PERSONAL JOURNEY IS REQUESTED.
THIS WILL BE HELPFUL TO OTHER DOULAS ***
INVOICING
INVOICE DUE DATES (2x/month):
DUE the 10th of each month; to be paid on the 1st on the coming month
DUE 20th of each month; to be paid on the 15th of the following month
Email invoices: connect@frontlinedoulas.com
INVOICE 1 ($400):
$400 after signed project agreements and proof of:Birth doula training as per DHCS Guidelines and/or syllabus and attest to three births OR, if following the ‘Experience Pathway’, attest to your experience and submit letters of recommendations per DHCS guidelines.
Agree to beginning the process of obtaining a business license and any other requirements. (Please note this award can be used to cover the costs of liability insurance, business license, cpr training, or travel as needed)
NPI Number application or approval
Attest to completing basic Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) training.
Attestation to attend orientation and community engagement activities
INVOICE 2 ($400):
$400 after proof of:
Adult and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or SS Number
Local Business License, Tax Certificate, and Permit for any city and/or county where business activities are conducted.
Professional Liability Insurance 1M/3M aggregate
*(This is NOT required from DHCS, but IS required for enrolling with Managed Care Plans and for participation in this project.)
Application accepted to the PAVE portal process.
INVOICE 3 ($200)
$200 after final feedback forms have been completed and proof of PAVE final approval as a provider.
$45 per hour (12-18 additional project hours to be approved and invoiced for per community engagement event attendance, online event or in person orientation.)
Up to $810 may be paid in addition to the $1000 award. Must be approved.
