August is almost here! It might be “just” the end of summer for many; however, for chest/breastfeeding advocates, it is time to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month! […]
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On the eve of Pride Month 2022, President Biden issued A Proclamation on Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Intersex Pride Month 2022. The proclamation is partly an essential reminder
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Editors Note: This post was originally published on June 15, 2022. The Resources section has been updated to include the current materials and links. Community. It’s where we live, work,
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May 2022 has been a heartbreakingly difficult month for families, straining the very health and well-being, the sense of confidence and safety of families throughout the country from grieving the loss
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The current infant formula shortage has left families fearful and stressed about meeting the needs of their infants and young children. Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities is concerned about the health
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This April 2-8, 2022, marked the 51st year that the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has celebrated the Week of the Young Child (#WOYC). The NAEYC
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Editor’s Note: This post is based on a post originally published by Breastfeed Durham. We offer it as a way to lift up and highlight an idea from one of
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It is February, Black History Month. This month has provided a much-needed catalyst for recognizing, revealing, and bringing to light the contributions of Black creators, educators, scientists, merchants, farmers, craftspeople,
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2021 has been a year of challenge and change for Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) and also a year of celebration. We continue in our commitment to removing disparities in
2021 Growing…and Welcoming! A Year in Review Read More »
Together with BreastfeedLA (breastfeedla.org) and the Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander (ASAP!) Breastfeeding Task Force of Alameda County, the Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force (APIBTF), breastfeedla.org/aapi-breastfeeding-task-force/) is conducting a nationwide landscape analysis of lactation resources available
