Education & Scholarships
House of Akoma University is proud to be a Washington State Department of Health–Approved Doula Training Program.
This means our courses meet the state’s official standards for certification and Medicaid reimbursement. In real terms, that means folks who complete our training are eligible to become licensed doulas in Washington—and can get paid to support families through Medicaid. That’s a big deal, especially for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities who’ve often been left out of these systems.
One of our core goals is to increase doula support for us, by us. When we are supported by people who understand our traditions, our culture, and our lived experiences, we see better outcomes. Period.
This approval adds real value for our students and the families they serve. It helps doulas step into this sacred work with confidence, skill, and a billable trade. And it helps birthing families get the care they deserve—often at no cost to them. At House of Akoma University, we’re training doulas who are rooted in culture, tradition, and healing—and now, with this state approval, we’re also building real pathways toward sustainability and impact!
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The House of Akoma Scholarship Fund
Rooted in the belief that our healing is collective, the House of Akoma Scholarship Fund exists to remove financial barriers for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color committed to birthwork, herbalism, and community wellness.
This scholarship supports students who are ready to reclaim our ancestral ways, serve our communities with dignity, and shift the outcomes for our families—for us, by us.
Priority is given to:
• Aspiring doulas, herbalists, or childbirth educators from underserved communities
• Applicants with lived experience navigating birth, parenting, or healing systems
• Those who are passionate about offering culturally attuned care to others
Scholarships may cover partial or full tuition, depending on the availability of funds.
We invite you to apply, share your story, and join a growing legacy of healing.
Want to make an impact?
We welcome donors, community members, and organizations to support the House of Akoma Scholarship Fund. Your gift helps cultivate a future where culturally rooted care is accessible to all. Every contribution plants a seed of healing.
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Your donation directly funds scholarships for aspiring doulas, herbalists, and childbirth educators—especially those serving Black and Indigenous communities.
Give the gift of access. Give the gift of healing.
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