If paying for postpartum care feels overwhelming right now, please know you’re not alone—and support may be within reach. The Community Support Fund exists to ease that burden by offering flexible options like lowered hourly rates or partial funding tailored to your needs. You don’t have to have all the answers or be certain about applying—just reach out. Share your due date, what kind of support you’re hoping for, and a little about your family’s situation. I’ll listen without judgment and we’ll explore together how to make care possible for you. There’s no pressure, only care and understanding.
As a society, we do not support new families enough. So often, new families feel lost and alone, struggling through difficult days. There are so many moments of despair, of fear, of exhaustion. Moments where new parents need someone to help them feel human again. I’ve lived many of those moments. That’s why I do this work: to help you feel human again.
I believe postpartum support like this should be available to every family, no matter their financial situation. That’s why I created the Community Support Fund to help West Kootenay families who may not be able to access doula care due to financial barriers. This fund is not about charity; it’s about respect, flexibility, and meeting each family where they are. Whether that means lowering hourly rates or offering a few hours of care when it’s needed most, the fund adapts to your unique circumstances. Your financial situation should never determine how supported you feel in those early days with your baby. You matter, and I am committed to helping you feel that way.
For every postpartum support package purchased, 5% of the total cost is set aside to support the Community Support Fund. This fund helps families access postpartum support by offering flexible sliding-scale options, sometimes reducing hourly rates or providing a few funded hours to those who need it most. It’s designed to meet families where they are, with dignity and care. Your booking doesn’t just provide care for your family—it gifts vital support to another family in need, showing them they are seen, valued, and loved. When you choose postpartum support with me, you’re nurturing your own healing while actively contributing to a circle of care that strengthens our local community. It’s care that goes beyond one family. It’s families supporting families.
A family books postpartum support.
When each family purchases a care package, 5% of the total cost is set aside.
That 5% goes into the Community Support Fund.
This fund is dedicated to helping other families who are facing financial barriers to accessing care.
Families apply for support.
They share a bit about their situation, and together we explore what kind of care might be possible.
The fund is used flexibly.
It might reduce hourly rates or provide a few funded hours—whatever best meets the family’s needs.
One family’s care supports someone else’s.
Every booking helps make postpartum support more accessible in our community.
Any family in the West Kootenay region who is seeking postpartum support and facing financial barriers is welcome to apply. The fund is here for those who might not otherwise be able to access care—whether you’re navigating a tight budget, unexpected expenses, or a challenging season. I don’t ask for proof of income or require you to justify your need, and I won’t ask uncomfortable or invasive questions. Support is offered in a way that’s respectful, flexible, and tailored to your unique situation.
To apply, just fill out the contact form on this page. Include your estimated due date, a brief note about the kind of support you’re looking for, and a little about your situation. I’ll review your request personally and be in touch within 3–5 days to talk about what might be possible. Applying doesn’t guarantee funding, but it opens the door to a conversation about how we can make support work for you.
The Community Support Fund is designed to offer flexible, respectful care—but it does have some limits. Because I’m a solo provider, the support I can offer depends on both my availability and how much funding is currently in the fund. I do my best to work collaboratively to find an option that fits your needs, but I can’t guarantee full funding or availability for every request.