The Village Is Growing

Beyond services.
Into community.

Village Her is growing beyond direct perinatal services into a community-centered organization that supports families, birthworkers, and future caregivers through education, mentorship, and connection.

The programs below are currently in development. None are active yet. They represent the future we are building together. Stay connected and be among the first to know when they launch.

"We are building the kind of village that holds families, grows birthworkers, and invests in the next generation of caregivers: rooted in community, driven by love."

— Afrika, Founder of Village Her Perinatal

Future Programs

What we are building.

In Development

Teen Village Academy

01 / 06

A mentorship and training program for teens ages 14–19 interested in childcare, newborn care, leadership, entrepreneurship, and community service. We are building the next generation of caregivers from within our own communities.

  • Babysitter certification training
  • Shadow-a-doula opportunities
  • Leadership and entrepreneurship tracks
  • Community service hours

In Development

Parent Support Circles

02 / 06

Community gatherings where parents can connect, share their experiences, and build lasting support systems. Because the postpartum season is not meant to be navigated in isolation.

  • Regular in-person and virtual gatherings
  • Facilitated by trained perinatal professionals
  • Open to all parents and caregivers
  • Inclusive, affirming spaces for every family

In Development

Village on Demand

03 / 06

Future community-based support services for families who need flexible, practical, and emotional support beyond traditional doula or newborn care placements.

  • On-call community support
  • Practical household assistance
  • Emotional check-ins and referrals
  • Designed for families with limited resources

In Development

Birthworker Development

04 / 06

Training, mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities for doulas, newborn care specialists, lactation professionals, and other perinatal providers. We especially center those from Black and Brown communities.

  • Certification pathways and continuing education
  • Mentorship from experienced providers
  • Business development support
  • Community of practice and peer networking

In Development

Community Programs

05 / 06

Future workshops, educational events, and family-centered resources designed to strengthen the broader perinatal community; from prenatal education to postpartum wellness.

  • Prenatal and childbirth education workshops
  • Postpartum wellness events
  • Family resource fairs
  • Partnerships with local providers and organizations

Coming Soon

Village for Partners

06 / 06

A dedicated space for partners, dads, co-parents, and support persons who want to show up fully for their loved one during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Because the village holds everyone.

  • Learn how to doula your partner through labor and postpartum recovery
  • Resources and support for partner postpartum depression and anxiety
  • One-on-one coaching for partners navigating the transition to parenthood
  • Community gatherings and peer connection for dads and co-parents
  • Practical tools for showing up with presence, patience, and confidence

Stay Connected

Help us build
the village.

These programs are being shaped by the community they are meant to serve. Add your name to our interest list and you will be among the first to know when new programs launch, and among the first we turn to for input.

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While our community programs are in development, Village Her is actively serving families right now through birth doula support, postpartum care, newborn care, lactation support, and more.

Currently reading: Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey·Exploring holistic postpartum recovery practices·Deepening our knowledge in infant sleep science·Studying the fourth trimester through a cultural lens·Committed to ongoing lactation education·Learning more about perinatal mental health support·Currently reading: Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey·Exploring holistic postpartum recovery practices·Deepening our knowledge in infant sleep science·Studying the fourth trimester through a cultural lens·Committed to ongoing lactation education·Learning more about perinatal mental health support·