Funding Acknowledgment:

This training is made possible through support from the State of Alaska Department of Health as part of the Maternal Child Death Review / Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Prevention (MCDR/MMVP) Initiative. The views expressed during this workshop do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the State of Alaska.

Application: Full Embrace Birth Support Skills Workshop

Dates: June 14–15, 2025

Location: Gather Alaska, 2612 Eagle St, Anchorage, AK 99503

Eligibility: Open to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Alaskans

No cost to attend – applications required

Deadline to apply: June 9

This 2-day, in-person workshop introduces foundational skills in community-centered birth support. Whether you’re exploring birthwork for the first time or want to better support your loved ones through pregnancy, birth, or postpartum, we welcome you.

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Identity & Access to Care

Please share anything you’d like us to know about your identities—cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, language, spiritual, etc.—and how participating in this workshop could increase access to culturally matched care in your community.

Experience Supporting Families

Have you ever supported someone through pregnancy, birth, or postpartum? This could include helping a friend, caring for a baby, offering emotional support, or simply being present. (Experience is not required—we welcome all applicants!)

Food and Accessibility Needs

We will provide healthy snacks and lunch each day. Please share any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or accessibility needs below (e.g., mobility, interpretation, childcare)

Doula Interest (Optional)

Would you be interested in becoming a trained doula through the Full Embrace Community-Supported Doula Program? Participants in this pathway are supported to serve 3 families within 12 months, matched through our program, with mentorship and stipends provided.

Attendance Commitment

This workshop is offered at no cost to participants, but the cost to host each participant is approximately $700. If selected, are you able to commit to attending the full 2-day training and do your best to follow through?

Yes I'm able to commit

Maybe - I'd like to learn more

No or not at this time

Are you currently working or volunteering in a birth-related field, either formally or informally?

This might include roles such as childbirth education, lactation support, doula work, midwifery, peer support, WIC, public health, or family services—whether paid, volunteer, or community-based.

Yes

No

Not currently, but I am interested

If yes, please briefly describe your role or involvement: