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Chair Farías asks when DOC began doula services and which facilities are covered

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:34:49 · 37 sec

Farías asks when doula services started and whether they serve only Rosie's. Greysock says services began when the law took effect and the contract covers anyone pregnant or postpartum, though services typically occur at Rosie's.

Amanda C. Farías

Okay, sorry.

Amanda C. Farías

Remind me again, when did we start providing doula services at DOC?

Valerie Greysock

We started the year that the law went into effect.

Amanda C. Farías

Okay.

Amanda C. Farías

And how many facilities can the doulas access, or is it just for Rosie's?

Valerie Greysock

So their contract is to serve anyone in our care who is pregnant.

Valerie Greysock

So they typically facilitate services at Rosem Singer, but the goal is for them to be able to serve anyone who is pregnant or postpartum.

Amanda C. Farías

And that's in the contract.

Valerie Greysock

Yes.