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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🌍 Group Care Around the WorldFrom Africa to Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Group Care continues to connect communities through shared learning, support, and collaboration.While every country adapts Group Care to its own culture and healthcare system, the goal remains the same: creating meaningful care experiences that strengthen health, relationships, and community.Together, we are building a global movement rooted in connection, respect, and better care for all.💙 Many countries. One shared vision. ... See MoreSee Less
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Help Bring Group Care to More Communities 🌍💙Every family deserves access to care that is respectful, supportive, person-centered, and community-centered.With your support, Group Care Global partners with healthcare providers, organizations, and local leaders to expand Group Care programs that improve maternal, newborn, and family health around the world.Every contribution large or small helps strengthen communities, empower providers, and create spaces where people can learn, connect, and thrive together.💙 Become 1 of 50 monthly supporters. By giving $50/month, you’ll help sustain and expand the Group Care model, ensuring that more families and communities have access to the care they deserve.Together, we can make Group Care available to even more communities around the world. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 Why Join the Global Group Care Community? The Global Group Care Community brings together people from around the world who are passionate about implementing, improving, and expanding Group Care.As a member, you’ll have opportunities to:🤝 Connect with a global network of practitioners, researchers, and advocates📚 Learn from shared experiences and implementation journeys💡 Exchange ideas and practical solutions🚀 Access resources that support successful Group Care programs🌎 Contribute to a growing movement that is transforming care worldwideWhether you are just beginning your Group Care journey or have years of experience, the Global Group Care Community offers a space to learn, collaborate, and grow together.Join by emailing: groupcare+subscribe@groups.ibpnetwork.orgwww.groupcare.global/cop/ ... See MoreSee Less
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📚 New Publication from the GC1000 ProjectCongratulations to Astrid Van Damme and co-authors for the new publication from the GC1000 implementation research project:“Scheduling Group Care in Routine Perinatal Care: Identifying Implementation Modifications Across Belgium, Kosovo, and the UK”The study explores one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of implementing Group Care: scheduling.Researchers found that integrating Group Care into existing maternity care systems can be challenging when one-to-one care is the predominant model. The findings highlight that sustainable implementation requires early coordination and shared ownership across clinical, administrative, and IT teams.This publication reflects the collaborative work of an international team, including Group Care Global Board Members Ashley Gresh, Marlies Rijnders, and Sharon Rising, along with Senior Consultant Deborah Billings.As Group Care continues to expand worldwide, studies like this help identify practical solutions that support successful implementation and long-term sustainability.🔗 Read the article:doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14121642Funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 848147.If you're interested in this topic, you can also consult Group Care Global's implementation modules, including one specifically on scheduling, available in English, French, Dutch, and Albanian.www.groupcare.global/group-care-implementation-modules/en/Modules (English, French, Dutch, Albanian)@MDPIOpenAccess#GroupCare #CenteringPregnancy #ImplementationScience #MaternalHealth #Midwifery #IntegratedCare #GlobalHealth #HealthServicesResearch #Collaboration ... See MoreSee Less
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