How Can I Apply for Assistance?

Applying for assistance from Rising Moon Birth Fund is a three part process. The first step is to fill out the application and mail it to Rising Moon Birth Fund. After we receive your application we determine if you meet the financial requirements for assistance, and then, if you do, we ask you to submit an essay on a predetermined topic. Finally, we ask you to meet with members of the board for an in-person interview. The whole process takes approximately two months to complete. If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to email Amy.

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Kate Fawley, CPM began the study of midwifery in 1998 after the birth of her first son. It was this experience that drove her desire to make birth better for other women. Her second son was born at home in a warm, loving environment. She attended a 3-year Midwifery School in Media, PA followed by a 2-year apprenticeship. This training was predominantly homebirth based. Her extensive knowledge in alternative modalities include: attendance at water births, use of homeopathy, herbs and acupressure.

Amy Borrelli is a doula and childbirth educator. After the birth of her first son in 2002 she was introduced to the idea of homebirth, and had her second son at home in 2006 with Rising Moon Midwifery.

Nicole Schwartz, MSW is a social worker and peaceful birth advocate. After the homebirth of her daughter, with Rising Moon Midwifery, she began her journey toward certification a doula and natural childbirth educator.