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title: What meetings do I need to attend as a CDP doula?
description: "All CDP doulas, whether active or volunteer, are required to attend at least **eight (70%)** of the **CDP Hub Up-To-Date** meetings and **four (33%)** of the **Birth Talk** meetings each year. Please remember that everything shared at CDP meetings is…"
url: "https://www.communitydoulaprogram.org/docs/what-meetings-do-i-need-to-attend-as-a-cdp-doula/"
updated: "2024-08-21"
category: Being a CDP Doula
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# What meetings do I need to attend as a CDP doula?

All CDP doulas, whether active or volunteer, are required to attend at least **eight (70%)** of the **CDP Hub Up-To-Date** meetings and **four (33%)** of the **Birth Talk** meetings each year. Please remember that everything shared at CDP meetings is de-identified, and confidentiality is expected from everyone.

- **Birth Talk Meetings:**
  - Purpose: A time for sharing information, case reviews, asking questions, building community, and learning from each other.
  - Schedule: Typically held on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM.
  - Location: Locations alternate by county throughout the year, with periodic online options.
- **Hub Up-To-Date Meetings:**
  - Purpose: Provides program updates, community partner information, and details about resources and events.
  - Schedule: Typically held on the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Note: There are no meetings in December.
  - Location: Currently held on Zoom.