Sanctuary’s nonprofit arm providing zero-to-low-cost, in-home postpartum doula care for families who need it most
Why This Work Matters
Our mission is to empower growing families to thrive by providing comprehensive perinatal support, bridging disparities through access to funding, and championing systemic change to improve maternal and family health outcomes.
Because when a family feels calm, confident, and capable in the early stages of life, they can provide the love and care their baby needs, forming deep connections that last a lifetime.
Support Our Work
Your donation makes zero-to-low-cost, in-home postpartum doula care possible for families who need it most.
Through your support, parents receive hands-on care, emotional support, and guidance during one of the most critical and vulnerable periods after birth. Most families receive 12–24 hours of in-home support, tailored to their needs.
This level of care improves maternal and infant health outcomes while strengthening confidence, stability, and well-being for families across Colorado’s Front Range.
Consider making a one-time gift or becoming a monthly donor—and check if your employer offers matching gifts to amplify your impact.
Together, we can ensure more families receive the care and support they deserve after birth.
The Need
Unfortunately, in the U.S., the vital support new mothers need after childbirth is often missing. This gap leaves many women facing significant mental, physical, and emotional challenges—impacting their well-being, relationships, and ability to bond with their babies.
This lack of support disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC mothers, during a crucial period for recovery and newborn development.
The impact of this gap is significant:
80%
of maternal deaths are PREVENTABLE
67%
of maternal deaths occur in the postpartum period
25%
of mothers experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety
40%
of mothers miss their six-week post-delivery checkup
Our Care
Postpartum doula care is home-based, emotional, physical, and informational support.
What support do postpartum doulas provide?
Nurturing support for the entire family (mother, newborn, siblings, partner)
Expert infant feeding support (breast and bottle feeding)
Light household assistance (laundry, dishes, tidying)
Preparation of healthy, restorative meals and snacks
Evidence-based education on newborn care
Connections to social and community resources
Compassionate, nonjudgemental care
Emotional support for birth story reflection
Guidance for postpartum physical recovery and comfort
What support do postpartum doulas not provide?
Medical diagnoses or treatments
Nanny services
Deep cleaning services
Housing accommodations or relocation assistance
Transportation services
Job search assistance or career counseling
For a more in-depth look at what help you can expect from a postpartum doula, please visit our blog.
Service Areas
Sanctuary CARES serves families in the following counties across Colorado’s Front Range:
Adams
Arapahoe
Boulder
Broomfield
Denver
Douglas
El Paso
Jefferson
Larimer
Weld
Current Programs
We’re currently enrolling participants in our General Fund program. To be eligible, families must meet the following criteria:
Household income in the previous year was $90,000 or less
The baby is currently less than 12 weeks old
Gratitude for our Early Funders
We gratefully acknowledge our Founding Supporters. Their early generosity was vital to launching Sanctuary CARES in November 2024.
Claudia Lubin and Mark Creedon
Eric Newcomb & Lindsay Cox
John Troutman
Kerry and Mike Procopio
Lynn Schulte, PT. Institute/Center for Birth Healing
Michele R.
Sandy Huffman
The Wyman Family
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