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Q&A: Statements of Support from the Health Department and Local Government

Proclamation, Q&A / Kathleen Anderson

Editor’s Note: The post was originally published on July 27, 2020. Where needed, the links to materials have been updated (June 6, 2023). Getting started on a project can be […]

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Urban Design Meets Breastfeeding Communities

Community Design / Kathleen Anderson

Breastfeeding Saves Lives! It is critical for the optimal health and development of infants. Breastfeeding reduces an infant’s risk of childhood illness, such as obesity, diabetes, ear infections, diarrhea, and

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Proclamation-Durham County

Uncategorized / Love Anderson

On Monday, April 13, 2020, the Durham Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Durham County a BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FAMILY COMMUNITY! In this post-COVID world, we viewed the meeting on the Durham Television Network

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Carrboro Mayor is smiling and shaking hands with a breastfeeding family friendly communities supporter while another support holds the proclamation and looks on.

Proclamation – Carrboro

Proclamation / ianderso

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Carrboro also continued its commitment to Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities by proclaiming Carrboro to be a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community. Two representatives of the Breastfeeding

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Town Council Member Donna Bell is smiling at the camera with two supporters of breastfeeding family friendly communities, the middle person is holding the proclamation

Proclamation – Chapel Hill

Proclamation / ianderso

On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Chapel Hill continued its commitment to Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities! The Proclamation was read during the Town Council meeting. Joining Council Member Donna Bell are

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One person is speaking into a microphone and three others are standing behind the person and listening; the backs of the heads of the audience are in the bottom of the picture.

Proclamation – Durham

Proclamation / ianderso

On August 6, 2018, Mayor Stephen M. Schewel proclaimed the City of Durham a Breastfeeding Friendly Community (BFFC). BFFC Durham looks forward to future collaborations with businesses and institutions throughout

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Chapel Hill Mayor is standing with three people, holding the proclamation with the person on the Mayor's left. All four are smiling at the camera.

Proclamation – Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Proclamation / ianderso

The Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill continue to support this expanding initiative with proclamations signifying that the communities are Breastfeeding Family Friendly. In June, 2016, the Town of Chapel

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COMMUNITIES STAY ABREAST!

  • BFFC Implementation Leaders Round Table: Supporting Businesses & Building Relationships
  • From Relationships to Real Change: Implementing Step 10 in Schools, Colleges, and Communities
  • SAFE Team Training Series Launches with New Grant Funding
  • Step 8iv
  • With Gratitude and Farewell: Honoring the Richmond Breastfeeding Coalition
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