named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
DEIB Committee
Works to increase diversity in midwifery education and practice, focusing on recruitment and support for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous midwives
Insurance Committee
Facilitates midwives' relations with insurance providers, identifies reimbursement barriers, and develops a database of insurer policies
Legislative Advocacy & Lobbying
Organizes annual Advocacy Day in Albany and lobbies for legislative and regulatory changes to advance midwifery and reproductive healthcare access
Quality Assurance Committee
Promotes high standards in midwifery practice through quality improvement initiatives and professional guidelines
Student & New Midwives Committee
Supports students and newly licensed midwives through mentorship, resources, and professional integration
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for midwifery and women's health legislationOrganizes annual Advocacy Day in Albany and conducts ongoing lobbying efforts to advance midwifery-related legislation, including successful advocacy for the Midwifery Modernization Act, the Midwifery Birth Center Bill, and non-discrimination protections for licensed midwives. Also includes participation in state and local policy events such as the State of the City and gubernatorial inaugurations.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Capacity building for midwifery practice and professional developmentOffers a comprehensive training pipeline for licensed midwives and students to expand their scope into abortion and reproductive care, including didactic instruction, simulation training, clinical placements, and sponsored access to the TEACH Curriculum. Also provides access to continuing education opportunities and supports practice transformation in comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Insurance policy research and reimbursement advocacyMaintains a database of New York insurance providers’ policies and works to address systemic barriers to reimbursement for licensed midwives, supporting financial sustainability of midwifery practices.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizational support and professional networking for midwivesHosts the Annual Meeting, educational events, and social gatherings such as the pre-Lobby Day dinner to foster community and professional connection among midwives in New York State.
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Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
- Provision of reproductive and gynecological healthcare servicesProvides direct clinical care across the lifespan, including pregnancy and childbirth, newborn care, gynecological services, family planning, contraception counseling and LARC placement, STI screening, and perimenopausal care in home, birth center, and hospital settings.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publication of clinical guidelines and quality reportsDevelops and publishes evidence-based clinical guidelines, including updated homebirth practice standards (2015, 2020), and produces annual quality reports documenting midwifery care practices and outcomes in New York State, such as the 2017 report.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$3701%
Program service revenue$3K8%
Investment income$9823%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$118K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$118K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.2%
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- American College of Nurse-Midwives Network — Hosts the list of ACME-accredited midwifery programs referenced for educational pathways.
- American College of Nurse-Midwives Network — References the American College of Nurse-Midwives' truth and reconciliation statement in its mission to dismantle midwifery’s history of racist exclusion.
- American College of Nurse-Midwives Network — State affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives
- American College of Nurse-Midwives Partner — Aligns advocacy efforts with the American College of Nurse-Midwives to improve the policy environment for midwifery.
- American College of Nurse-Midwives Partner — Collaborates on midwife referral through the "Find a Midwife" directory.
- American College of Nurse-Midwives Partner — NYSALM is an affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
- Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest Government — Met with Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest during Advocacy Day.
- Family Leave Act A.2654 (Simot) Partner — Advocated for the Family Leave Act to expand family leave protections.
- Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Participated in the inauguration of Governor Kathy Hochul.
- Homebirth Midwives of New York Partner — Collaborates to connect individuals with homebirth midwives in New York State.
- Jefferson University Partner — Offers the Certified Midwife (CM) degree program recognized for licensure in New York State.
- NYC Abortion Access Fund Partner — Coalition partner referenced in advocacy efforts to protect abortion access and funding.
- NYC Midwives Partner — Partners to provide a listing of midwives in the New York City area.
- New York State Education Department Government — Administers midwifery licensure and provides official forms for licensing.
- New York State Education Department Office of the Professions Government — Relies on and refers to the state licensing authority for verification of midwife credentials.
- Reproductive Health Act Partner — Supported legislative efforts to pass the Reproductive Health Act in New York State.
- SUNY Downstate Partner — Offers the Certified Midwife (CM) degree program recognized for licensure in New York State.
- Senator Cordell Cleare Government — Honored Senator Cordell Cleare during Advocacy Day.
- Senator Jabari Brisport Government — Met with Senator Jabari Brisport during Advocacy Day.
- Senator Michelle Hinchey Government — Met with Senator Michelle Hinchey during Advocacy Day.
- Senator Peter Oberacker Government — Met with Senator Peter Oberacker during Advocacy Day.
- TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) Partner — Collaborates with TEACH to provide access to its curriculum for midwives in the Abortion Training Initiative.
- birth advocates Partner — Collaborates with birth advocates to advance the Maternal Health, Dignity, and Consent Act.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Anti-Racist Health Equity Practicemethodology: anti-racist_health_equity_practiceBy confronting systemic racism in midwifery and centering historically excluded voices in education, practice, and policy, we reduce racialized disparities in perinatal outcomes because equitable representation and inclusive systems produce more effective and trustworthy care.
- Culturally Humble, Community-Embedded Caremethodology: culturally_humble_community-embedded_careBy embedding midwifery care within communities and grounding it in anti-racism and historical reclamation, we improve perinatal outcomes because care is more trusted, accessible, and responsive to cultural context.
- Midwifery Model of Care Integrationmethodology: midwifery_model_of_care_integrationBy promoting a model of care centered on respectful care, shared decision-making, and birth equity, we improve maternal outcomes because this approach treats childbearing as a physiological process supported by autonomy and dignity.
- Reproductive Justice Advocacymethodology: reproductive-justiceBy advancing legislation that protects bodily autonomy and informed consent, we advance racial and reproductive justice because legal protections grounded in equity enable all people to make self-determined decisions about their reproductive lives.