CMMP Brief: How Title V Programs Advance Access to Doula Services (PDF)

February 7, 2026

Author: Altarum

Category: Policy and Strategy Case Studies

Keywords: access, doulas, family/community engagement, perinatal health, policy, Title V, workforce

This brief describes how Title V programs can expand access to doula services through three key pathways: community engagement, cross-system collaboration, and support for Medicaid coverage. State examples illustrate how these efforts improve perinatal outcomes and strengthen sustainable access to doula care.