SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
Community Baby Shower
The Community Baby Shower, hosted twice a year by GALS and PIP is back for our 5th year! Please join us by signing up for a time slot to enter and "shop" the event.
This is a special time to celebrate with support from community, take home used and new baby items like diapers, wipes, clothing, shoes, gear, toys, and so much more. It is also a great time to learn more information about pregnancy, postpartum, and local resources. Shopping times are limited to a half hour to ensure that there are enough items for every family to shop for what they need.
¡El Baby Shower de la Comunidad, organizado dos veces al año por GALS y PIP está de vuelta para nuestro 5 º año! Por favor, únase a nosotros mediante la firma de un espacio de tiempo para entrar y "comprar" el evento.
Este es un momento especial para celebrar con el apoyo de la comunidad, llevar a casa artículos usados y nuevos para bebés como pañales, toallitas, ropa, zapatos, equipo, juguetes, y mucho más. También es un buen momento para obtener más información sobre el embarazo, el posparto y los recursos locales. Los tiempos de compra se limitan a media hora para garantizar que haya suficientes artículos para que cada familia pueda comprar lo que necesita.
GALS Advocacy Day
Join GALS on GALSentines Day (February 13th) as we advocate for doulas at the Texas Capital!
We are inviting Birthworkers, Families, Friends and Allies to join us in ensuring all families have access to doula care, regardless of income or insurance status.
Going out for GALS: Celebrating Birthworkers and Building Support
Join us for an evening of gratitude and community as we celebrate our amazing birthworkers and raise funds to continue supporting their invaluable work! The event will kick off with an elevated happy hour at The Cathedral, starting at 4:30 PM, where we’ll mingle, listen to good music, have crafts you can partake in, enjoy drinks and lite bites, and toast to the incredible dedication of birth professionals.
Gather with GALS
Introducing Gather with GALS - a community event series! Join us (solo or with your family) and hang out with cool people who are also connected to GALS and passionate for improving birth outcomes.
These donation-optional gatherings will help you get connected to GALS mission while raising some funds for GALS programming.
All upcoming events:
-Aug 16, Coffee with GALS Staff @ Cherrywood Coffee House
-Sept 2, Family Labor Day Party @ Meanwhile Brewing
-Sept 13, Coffee with GALS Staff @ Radio Coffee and Beer - Menchaca
-Oct 11, Coffee with GALS @ Central Market - N Lamar
-Oct TBD, Organizing and prep for the MHEC Community Baby Shower
-Nov 15, Full Moon + Coffee with GALS @ Mozarts Coffee Roasters - Lake Austin Blvd
Ice Cream with GALS
Grab ice cream from Amy’s Ice Cream and you can round up your purchase to support GALS programs!
Gather with GALS
Introducing Gather with GALS - a community event series! Join us (solo or with your family) and hang out with cool people who are also connected to GALS and passionate for improving birth outcomes.
These donation-optional gatherings will help you get connected to GALS mission while raising some funds for GALS programming.
All upcoming events:
-Aug 16, Coffee with GALS Staff @ Cherrywood Coffee House
-Sept 2, Family Labor Day Party @ Meanwhile Brewing
-Sept 13, Coffee with GALS Staff @ Radio Coffee and Beer - Menchaca
-Oct 11, Coffee with GALS @ Central Market - N Lamar
-Oct TBD, Organizing and prep for the MHEC Community Baby Shower
-Nov 15, Full Moon + Coffee with GALS @ Mozarts Coffee Roasters - Lake Austin Blvd
Gather with GALS
Introducing Gather with GALS - a community event series! Join us (solo or with your family) and hang out with cool people who are also connected to GALS and passionate for improving birth outcomes.
These donation-optional gatherings will help you get connected to GALS mission while raising some funds for GALS programming.
All upcoming events:
-Sept 2, Family Labor Day Party @ Meanwhile Brewing
-Sept 13, Coffee with GALS Staff @ Radio Coffee and Beer - Menchaca
-Oct 11, Coffee with GALS @ Central Market - N Lamar
-Oct TBD, Organizing and prep for the MHEC Community Baby Shower
-Nov 15, Full Moon + Coffee with GALS @ Mozarts Coffee Roasters - Lake Austin Blvd
Gather with GALS
Introducing Gather with GALS - a community event series! Join us (solo or with your family) and hang out with cool people who are also connected to GALS and passionate for improving birth outcomes.
These donation-optional gatherings will help you get connected to GALS mission while raising some funds for GALS programming.
All upcoming events:
-Aug 16, Coffee with GALS Staff @ Cherrywood Coffee House
-Sept 2, Family Labor Day Party @ Meanwhile Brewing
-Sept 13, Coffee with GALS Staff @ Radio Coffee and Beer - Menchaca
-Oct 11, Coffee with GALS @ Central Market - N Lamar
-Oct TBD, Organizing and prep for the MHEC Community Baby Shower
-Nov 15, Full Moon + Coffee with GALS @ Mozarts Coffee Roasters - Lake Austin Blvd
Community Baby Shower
GALS is partnering with the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC) for the biannual Community Baby Shower!
GALS se asocia con Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC) para el Baby Shower communitario bianual!
Join us for new and gently used baby and household supplies.
Úsane a nosotros para obtener artículos para el hogar y para bebés nuevos y en buen estado.
MHEC Baby Shower
GALS is partnering with the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC) for the biannual Community Baby Shower!
GALS se asocia con Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC) para el Baby Shower communitario bianual
GALS Prom
GALS Prom is celebrating 15 years of birth and perinatal support for over 800 Central Texas families, improving birth outcomes and ensuring no one births alone. Join our community of birthworkers and supporters in the Enchanted Forest for a night of connection, celebration, and dancing. Tickets on sale starting July 15.
Birthworker training and orientation
GALS Birthworker Training and Orientation Information
The next orientation and training will be via a Zoom call. To register and get the link for the zoom, please fill out the birthworker application below!
A few things to note- GALS birthworkers are now contracted and paid for each birth attended- but rates are much lower than market value and range based on programs- from $250-$800 per birth. We are in need of those who can dedicate time to the On Call Program more urgently than our prenatal program. We are especially seeking birthworkers who can speak a language other than English and would be able to support a family through birth in that language including Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Orientation Date: February 11
Time: 10am to 3pm
Before you commit, we ask that you consider your availability. We, unfortunately, don't get 50 calls per month to provide labor support, so it may take some time to actually get to a birth. This is a long-term but irregular commitment - unlike any other work you've probably ever done! You need to be prepared and available to spend 12-24 hours away from your normal routine on days that you place yourself on-call. Birth is unpredictable! With COVID, we are especially asking you to figure out how your life fits into birth work. We still have families in need but understand if you work or live in an area where you cannot properly quarantine or have loved ones who are high risk.
During this training, we will provide you with the GALS history, our framework, an overview of programs, and prepare you to attend on call births. We will briefly touch on other programs but additional training will be provided for the Jail, Prenatal, and Postpartum programs. After completing this orientation and training, there are other requirements to work with GALS- such as training to familiarize yourself with our data system, and ongoing learning and anti-racism practices.
GALS Push It Fundraiser and Birthworker Appreciation
The third annual PUSH IT fundraiser is coming up soon!
GET READY… The location will be announced soon!
Get your event t-shirt here!
Birthworker training and orientation
GALS Birthworker Training and Orientation Information
The next orientation and training will be via a Zoom call. To register and get the link for the zoom, please fill out the birthworker application below!
A few things to note- GALS birthworkers are now contracted and paid for each birth attended- but rates are much lower than market value and range based on programs- from $250-$800 per birth. We are in need of those who can dedicate time to the On Call Program more urgently than our prenatal program. We are especially seeking birthworkers who can speak a language other than English and would be able to support a family through birth in that language including Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Orientation Date: October 15
Time: 10am to 3pm
Before you commit, we ask that you consider your availability. We, unfortunately, don't get 50 calls per month to provide labor support, so it may take some time to actually get to a birth. This is a long-term but irregular commitment - unlike any other work you've probably ever done! You need to be prepared and available to spend 12-24 hours away from your normal routine on days that you place yourself on-call. Birth is unpredictable! With COVID, we are especially asking you to figure out how your life fits into birth work. We still have families in need but understand if you work or live in an area where you cannot properly quarantine or have loved ones who are high risk.
During this training, we will provide you with the GALS history, our framework, an overview of programs, and prepare you to attend on call births. We will briefly touch on other programs but additional training will be provided for the Jail, Prenatal, and Postpartum programs. After completing this orientation and training, there are other requirements to work with GALS- such as training to familiarize yourself with our data system, and ongoing learning and anti-racism practices.
GALS Mother's Day Dinner Party
We hope you will join us for the first ever,
GALS Mother's Day Dinner Party
Hosted by the GALS Board of Directors
The United States is one of the few developed countries to lack a national policy on paid family leave. GALS wants to change the culture of work in the US through the living of our values. This Mother's Day, the GALS board is celebrating our Executive Director as she welcomes a new baby by raising money for a fully paid, four month parental leave. We hope that you will contribute to this important campaign and join us at the Mother's Day Dinner Party!
The event will be held May 7, from 6-8:30. Only 20 spots are available and money raised will go directly to our Parental Leave Campaign.
MHEC Baby Shower
Join GALS and the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative on April 23rd for our next Baby Shower Event!
GALS Birthworker Training and Orientation
Save the Date for our next birthworker training and orientation!
April 9, 10 am - 3 pm.
GALS- DOULA Bingo Night
Join us for the GALS Doula Week Bingo Night!
Topic: GALS Bingo Night- World Doula Week Edition
Time: Mar 24, 2022 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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GALS Birthworker Training and Orientation
Save the Date for our next birthworker training and orientation!
January 22, 10 am - 2 pm.
GALS Monthly Meeting
This month’s meeting is talking about how to handle postpartum situations surrounding mental health of the birthing person (PPD, PMAD, etc). Melissa from PSI is taking the time to give us a presentation about their organization and guide us through how to support.
GALS PUSH IT: WKND of FUN
Register now for the GALS PUSH IT: Weekend of Fun! Hosted from December 10th through 12th, 2021.
GALS Baby Shower
Join GALS for our bi-annual donation give-away event, the GALS Baby Shower!
When: November 13th, 10-4pm
Where: LifeWorks East parking lot- 835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. 78702
This event is open to the community for all pregnant and postpartum families.
Additionally, enrolled GALS prenatal program families will be given a pre-made goodie bag thanks to our generous sponsor- Dell Children’s Health Plan, and a partnership with It’s Time Texas and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
GALS Black Bodyfeeding Panel
Rescheduled from August’s Black Breast/Bodyfeeding week, Join Training and Outreach Coordinator, Raichal Reed and her guests as we talk about Bodyfeeding experiences and why representation matters.
GALS Birthworker Training and Orientation
Save the Date for our next birthworker training and orientation!
October 16th, 10 am - 2 pm.
GALS Monthly Meeting
Join GALS Birthworkers for our monthly gathering, welcoming our new GALS Birthworkers!
Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 810 2308 4867
See you there!
GALS Birthworker Orientation
Join us for our next Birthworker Orientation!
To get the link for the training, fill out the volunteer application below.
Prince Party - A Pretty Purple Birthday!
Dearly beloved, it is time to celebrate the birthday and legacy of an all-time great, The Purple One, Prince Rogers Nelson. DJ Harrison will spin career-spanning Prince music on vinyl all night as we gather and get through this thing called life. Email DrinksLounge@Gmail.com for booth reservations.
$5 cover donated to GALS
