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Chair Farías asks about doula compensation and contract

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:33:21 · 25 sec

Farías asks if doulas are compensated for extra hours. Greysock says yes through a DOC contract with the Caribbean Women's Health Association, which has been renewed and may be expanded.

Amanda C. Farías

Are they compensated for those hours?

Valerie Greysock

Yes, we have a contract with the vendor.

Amanda C. Farías

Okay, great.

Amanda C. Farías

And what organization or what vendor is contracted for dual services currently?

Valerie Greysock

It's an organization called Caribbean Women's Health Association.

Valerie Greysock

They've been a wonderful partner since the beginning.

Amanda C. Farías

Great.

Amanda C. Farías

And that contract is through DOC or CHS?

Valerie Greysock

It's the contract through DOC.

Amanda C. Farías

DOC.