Group Care Global‘s mission is to promote group health care for pregnant and parenting people, infants, partners, and their families to improve health and well-being.

To support this mission, Group Care Global collaborates with international partners to integrate Centering-Based Group Care into health systems.

As a US-based independent non-governmental organization, we commit to continuing to work in partnership with colleagues around the world to ensure that local knowledge, supportive relationships, and connection are at the forefront of how care is delivered and experienced. We value the lives of people wherever they live, respecting and celebrating the diversity that exists throughout the world, including differing abilities, sexuality, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, age, language, and economic and immigration status. We strive to strengthen meaningful collaboration based in equity, inclusion, and human dignity.

What is Group Care?

Want to learn more about Group Care? Here are two videos made through the GC_1000 initiative.

Stories about GroupCare

“Little Pearls, short group care stories with a large impact”. A joint publication of TNO, the KNOV, the Centering Nederland Foundation and Group Care Global. The book was first distributed in the English version at the GC_1000 launch meeting in Leiden, Netherlands, February 2020.

Read the full publication here.

Community Building

A Blueprint for the Newborn Neighbourhood

One of the three core components of Group Care is Community Building, both among participants in the group itself, as well as with the larger community where they live, work, and raise their families. The Blueprint is a community approach that connects (future) parents with neighborhood resources. Because it takes a neighbourhood to raise a child! 

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4 days ago

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🤔 Did you know? Antenatal care can offer more than an individual appointment.In traditional individual care, visits are often centered on health assessments and information from the healthcare provider.Group Care maintains essential individual health assessments while bringing pregnant people together for:💬 Facilitated learning and conversation🤝 Peer support and shared experiences🌱 Greater participation in their own care🌍 Stronger, more connected communitiesThe result is a care experience built around participation, connection, and trusting relationships. 💜Discover how Group Care Global is helping transform the way care is delivered and experienced around the world. ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

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Every month, your support helps Group Care Global do more than fund programs it helps sustain a movement.Monthly giving provides reliable support that allows us to:🤝 Connect healthcare providers🌍 Expand Group Care into more communities📚 Develop practical resources and learning opportunities💙 Support families with respectful, relationship-centered care around the worldThat's why our 50×50 Campaign matters.When 50 people give $50 each month, together we create a steady foundation that helps Group Care Global plan ahead, grow responsibly, and reach even more families.Every monthly gift no matter the amount makes a lasting difference.Join us in building healthier communities through the power of Group Care.💙 Become a monthly supporter today.www.groupcare.global/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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What makes a great Group Care facilitator?It goes beyond sharing information. Great facilitators create environments where participants feel supported, respected, and empowered to learn together.Here are five key qualities that make a difference:🤝 Builds trust – Creates a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable participating.👂 Listens actively – Encourages open dialogue and values every participant’s perspective.🌱 Encourages participation – Guides meaningful conversations that allow the group to learn from one another.🌍 Respects every perspective – Fosters an inclusive environment that honors different experiences, cultures, and backgrounds.💡 Inspires confidence – Empowers participants with knowledge, encouragement, and support to make informed decisions.Great facilitators don’t just lead groups they build connections, strengthen communities, and help transform the care experience.📸 The photo featured was taken during a Group Care session in Ghana as part of the GC1000 initiative. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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📚 Congratulations to our colleague and collaborator Dra. Nathalie Leister from the School of Nursing at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, for presenting important work at the International Confederation of Midwives Congress.Her presentation, “How (and why!) to facilitate group antenatal care: lessons from around the world,” highlighted valuable insights into successful Group Care implementation across diverse settings.We are proud that GCG Senior Consultant Jalana Lazar and GCG Board Member Sharon Rising contributed as co-authors, reflecting the power of international collaboration to strengthen evidence and practice.Together, we continue advancing Group Care through research, partnership, and shared learning.Interested in joining the Community of Practice?groupcare.global/cop/ ... See MoreSee Less
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