By Linels Higuera Ancidey, IBCLC, MPH Candidate, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Field Placement with Breastfeed Durham, Summer 2025 The First Peel: A Circle Rooted in Community In […]
From Cuties to Curriculum: Culturally Responsive Lactation and Perinatal Support Read More »
As Franklin County starts its second year in the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) initiative, the momentum of its accomplishments is inspiring. This small but dedicated community has embraced the Ten
Franklin County: Progress on the Path to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community Read More »
At Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC), we often draw inspiration from the innovative approaches of our partners. One particularly compelling story comes from the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBC), which
A Collaborative Path Toward Breastfeeding EquityOn November 4, 2024, the Sandhills Collaborative review the work in Montgomery, Hoke, Richmond, Cumberland, and Scotland counties for a focused discussion on creating breastfeeding-friendly
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In Carrboro, North Carolina, a dedicated team of public health graduate students embarked on a year-long journey to help Carrboro move closer to completing the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community designation. The
Journey to a Breastfeeding Friendly Community: Carrboro’s Story Read More »
Corali Francisco-Zelkine is a graduating senior at Duke University studying Cultural Anthropology and Global Health. Originally from South Florida, with family from the Dominican Republic and France, Corali has always
Bridging Community-Based Initiatives and Reproductive Justice Read More »
The Wood County Breastfeeding Coalition was established in 1998. The goal of the Wood County Breastfeeding Coalition is to promote, protect and support breastfeeding through education and outreach to our
Welcoming the Wood County, WI Team! Read More »
Sandhills Collaborative operates to promote breastfeeding family friendly communities and improve maternal and child health in a 5-county region of North Carolina. This includes Cumberland County, Hoke County, Montgomery County,
Sandhills Collaborative Transforms Communities with Dedicated Lactation Spaces Read More »
🌟 Calling all champions of family-friendly communities! 🌟 Are you passionate about creating inclusive and nurturing spaces for families to thrive? If so, we invite you to mark your calendars
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At Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC), change signals growth. We’re proud to introduce adjustments within our leadership that will bolster our mission to support all breastfeeding families and create nurturing
Welcoming Change and New Leadership: The Evolution of Our Board Read More »
