Asian Doula Alliance
Also known as Turing Learning Center, ADA, and 亚洲月嫂联盟.
Asian Doula Alliance is an organization in Irvine, CA offering education, employment, financial, healthcare, and training. 501(c)(3) non-profit setting standards in postpartum care through culturally integrated training, certification, and multilingual support.
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Services
- Education, Employment, Financial, Healthcare, Training
- Website
- https://www.asiandoula.org/
- EIN
- 933935047
Services
Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam)
Training combining traditional Asian postpartum practices with modern care, followed by a written and practical certification exam.
Eligibility: ADA welcomes doulas of all backgrounds.
Application: Visit the Enrollment Page and submit name, email and a brief description of experience; an ADA specialist will then contact you.
Fees: $625 exam fee; training costs vary by program.
Schedule: Intensive training runs 4-5 days.
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Doula training scholarships
Scholarships cover partial or full training and exam fees.
Eligibility: Enrolled in or accepted to an ADA-approved training program; demonstrate financial need; commitment to serving Asian communities after certification. Multilingual ability preferred but not required.
Application: Email ADA with your name and background, training program, a brief statement of purpose, and relevant experience.
Schedule: Rolling applications.
Cooings Doula Training Program
Postpartum doula training emphasizing Chinese postpartum traditions, with bilingual English–Chinese instruction.
Schedule: 4-5 days intensive.
Languages: English, Chinese
Family Matching
ADA matches families with trained doulas who understand their culture and modern recovery needs.
Application: Visit the Find a Doula page or contact ADA directly.
Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese
Verify a Doula
Free public lookup of any ADA-credentialed doula by name, Doula ID or certificate number.
Eligibility: Open to expectant parents, insurance providers, healthcare facilities and doula agencies.
Application: Search online; no registration required.
Locations
- ADA training site (Cooings Doula Training Program), 7515 Irvine Center Drive, #110, Irvine, CA, 92618
- ADA contact address, 20 Fairbanks, Suite 184, Irvine, CA, 92618 — Listed in the footer under Contact; the pages do not say whether it is open to visitors.
Questions
What does Asian Doula Alliance offer?
Asian Doula Alliance offers Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam), Doula training scholarships, Cooings Doula Training Program, Family Matching, and Verify a Doula.
Where is Asian Doula Alliance?
Asian Doula Alliance is at 7515 Irvine Center Drive, #110, Irvine, CA, 92618 and 20 Fairbanks, Suite 184, Irvine, CA, 92618.
How do I contact Asian Doula Alliance?
To reach Asian Doula Alliance, visit https://www.asiandoula.org/.
Who is eligible for Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam)?
Eligibility for Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam): ADA welcomes doulas of all backgrounds.
When is Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam) available?
Schedule for Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam): Intensive training runs 4-5 days.
Does Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam) cost anything?
Fees for Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam): $625 exam fee; training costs vary by program.
How do I apply for Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam)?
Application for Postpartum Doula Certification (training and exam): Visit the Enrollment Page and submit name, email and a brief description of experience; an ADA specialist will then contact you.
Who is eligible for Doula training scholarships?
Eligibility for Doula training scholarships: Enrolled in or accepted to an ADA-approved training program; demonstrate financial need; commitment to serving Asian communities after certification. Multilingual ability preferred but not required.
When is Doula training scholarships available?
Schedule for Doula training scholarships: Rolling applications.
How do I apply for Doula training scholarships?
Application for Doula training scholarships: Email ADA with your name and background, training program, a brief statement of purpose, and relevant experience.
When is Cooings Doula Training Program available?
Schedule for Cooings Doula Training Program: 4-5 days intensive.
How do I apply for Family Matching?
Application for Family Matching: Visit the Find a Doula page or contact ADA directly.
Who is eligible for Verify a Doula?
Eligibility for Verify a Doula: Open to expectant parents, insurance providers, healthcare facilities and doula agencies.
How do I apply for Verify a Doula?
Application for Verify a Doula: Search online; no registration required.
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