Birth Justice Care Fund
The Birth Justice Care Fund, an initiative of SisterSong’s Birth Justice Team, is a needs-based program serving residents of Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida. This fund addresses the maternal mortality crisis in the United States by supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) birthing people, particularly those in marginalized communities, throughout pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. The fund provides free, full-spectrum doula support, maternal mental health therapy, lactation assistance, and essential baby items. It also offers direct support to BIPOC birth workers who are exclusive partners of the fund. The ultimate goal of the Birth Justice Care Fund is to ensure that often underserved and underresourced groups have access to the birthing experience they want and need.
Now in its fifth year, BJCF supports Black, Brown, Queer, and Trans birthing folks in GA, NC, KY, and FL.
What We Do
The Birth Justice Care Fund directly confronts the stark racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by providing critical, culturally competent support to BIPOC birthing people who are too often overlooked by traditional healthcare systems. In a country facing a maternal mortality crisis, especially in the South, this fund ensures that marginalized communities have access to the care, resources, and advocacy they need to experience safe and supported births. By investing in both birthing people and BIPOC birth workers, the fund strengthens community-based care networks and advances reproductive justice at its roots.
Why It Matters
Free full-spectrum doula care
Maternal mental health therapy
Lactation & breastfeeding support
Car seats, diapers, and postpartum kits
Funding for BIPOC doulas
Special Programs
Community Baby Showers
In collaboration with SisterSong’s Birth Justice Care Fund Partners and other community partners, SisterSong hosts Community Baby Showers across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida. These events provide essential baby items to Black and other birthing people of color facing economic hardship during pregnancy and postpartum. In addition to distributing vital supplies, the baby showers feature guest speakers and educational resources to promote birth justice and improve birthing outcomes for these communities.
Titty Talk (Black Breastfeeding Week)
Held annually during Black Breastfeeding Week in August, Titty Talk is a dedicated space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to share their breastfeeding and chestfeeding experiences and receive support. This event fosters connection, education, and empowerment through storytelling, information sharing, and networking with other nursing individuals.
Black Maternal Mental Health Fair
During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, SisterSong’s Birth Justice Team hosts the Black Maternal Mental Health Resource Fair to raise awareness, provide community support, and reduce stigma around maternal mental health for Black birthing people. The fair connects attendees with resources, mental health professionals, and advocacy tools to help ensure holistic care.