Whatcom County task force reports Healthy Children’s Fund progress; Medicaid now covers doula services

Apr 28, 2026

At its April 27 meeting, the Whatcom County Child and Family Well-being Task Force heard county staff report that Medicaid now reimburses doula services, a predevelopment firm has been hired to support small child-care providers, and a subsidy contract is nearing legal and finance review with a potential launch this fall.

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The Whatcom County Child and Family Well-being Task Force on April 27 heard a series of program updates from county staff on the Healthy Children’s Fund, including progress on a subsidy contract and expanding support for doulas now reimbursed by Medicaid.

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