Making Midwifery Care Accessible to All
Every woman deserves a midwife, yet for many, the cost of care is a significant barrier. The Center for Birth, led by a mother-daughter midwifery team who have worked together for over a decade, is committed to removing financial obstacles so that no one is denied compassionate, skilled midwifery.
This commitment began in Owner + Director Darlene’s previous practice in Washington, where she accepted Medicaid and provided one free birth each year to a family in need. Although Medicaid reimbursement rates were low, they still helped cover some basic costs, making it possible to serve underserved communities. When Midwife Bri later took over that practice, she went even further by offering one free birth every month, demonstrating a profound dedication to ensuring that all women have access to the care they desire.
Today, The Center for Birth continues this tradition in Texas by offering two free births each month. Unfortunately, the Medicaid reimbursement rate in Texas covers only a fraction of the actual expenses involved in prenatal and birth services, making it unsustainable to continue at this level without additional community support. Moreover, statistics show that limited access to midwifery care disproportionately affects women of color and refugees, and The Center for Birth remains determined to address these inequities.
To further this mission, the midwives donate a portion of their time, and a dedicated donation page is now available for anyone who feels called to help. Whether it’s purchasing prenatal vitamins, funding childbirth classes, or covering part of a mother’s prenatal care, every contribution directly increases access for Fort Worth families. Each quarter, The Center for Birth will spotlight a specific family in need, allowing donors to either contribute directly to that family or make a general donation that supports the broader community.
Stay tuned for details about the Annual Fundraising Gala, where friends and supporters of The Center for Birth can connect further with this vital cause. By working together, it is possible to ensure that every woman—regardless of her financial circumstances—receives the midwifery care she deserves.
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Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date].
We at [enter organization / business name] are working to make our site [enter site name and address] accessible to people with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language of the site
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Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
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The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
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Requests, issues and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
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