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Golden Impact: CAC’s 50th Birthday Benefit

Celebrating 50 Years of Hope, Help, and Community in South Kansas City.

Join us at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on September 11, 2026.

Learn more about the Golden Impact Benefit.

Maternal Health Services

Compassionate Support for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

Community Assistance Council provides Maternal Health Services that combine education, emotional support, and professional doula care. Our goal is to ensure every parent feels informed, empowered, and supported throughout their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey.

We believe every family deserves a safe, confident, and connected birth experience.

Doula Care: Support at Every Stage

Our certified doula offers continuous, personalized care through pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenthood. Services include Prenatal Support, Labor & Delivery Support, and Postpartum Care.

Prenatal Support

Pregnancy brings excitement, questions, and big emotions. Our doula provides guidance and reassurance so you feel prepared and confident.

Prenatal services include:

  • Visits to discuss your preferences, concerns, and goals

  • Education on pregnancy, labor, and birth options

  • Creation of a personalized birth plan

  • Comfort techniques and partner preparation

  • Ongoing text and phone support throughout pregnancy

Labor & Delivery Support

Your birth experience matters. Our doula offers continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor to help you feel safe, empowered, and heard.

Support includes:

  • On‑call availability leading up to your due date

  • Continuous presence during active labor and birth

  • Comfort measures: breathing, positioning, relaxation

  • Advocacy and communication support with your care team

  • Partner support to help them feel confident and involved

Postpartum Support

The transition after birth can be beautiful — and overwhelming. Our doula provides nurturing, non‑judgmental support as you recover and adjust to life with your newborn.

Postpartum services include:

  • Emotional support and check‑ins

  • Newborn care guidance

  • Feeding support (breast, bottle, or combination)

  • Help establishing routines and rest strategies

  • Referrals to community resources when needed

Why Choose a Doula?

  • Continuous, personalized care

  • Evidence‑based information to support your choices

  • Reduced stress and increased confidence

  • Support for both you and your partner

  • A trusted advocate throughout your journey

Insurance & Coverage

We accept all Medicaid plans in Kansas and Missouri.

Let’s Connect

Every family’s journey is unique. We’d love to learn more about your needs and how we can support you.

Contact: Ruth McCleery, CPD

📧 [email protected]

📞 913‑286‑2387

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10901 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64134

816-763-3277 (Phone)

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Monday - Friday: 8:00-10:00 AM

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Monday- Friday 9AM-2PM

Closed for lunch 12PM-1PM

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