How to Become a Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Site

Event Phone: 828-698-0674

Presenters: Daina Huntley, Project Manager, Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute & Jessica Bridgman, Nutrition Program Consultant, NC Nutrition Services Branch

Children living in underserved communities in North Carolina are particularly at risk for adverse health outcomes. National standards and state child care rules encourage supportive breastfeeding practices and reflect an understanding of potential benefits on lifelong health. This training provides child care professionals with tools to support families that choose to breastfeed. Participants will be guided through steps to becoming a Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care site, review the new application for the state designation program, learn how to support business practices and learn about the important role child care plays in continuity of care. This training is appropriate for TA practitioners, child care providers, and center administrators. The training and the included toolkit materials are available through the ENRICH Carolinas project funded by The Duke Endowment.

Credit: 3 hours

Questions contact: Heather Erwin 828-698-0674 x 154

heathere@childrenandfamily.org

*Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the training event so there is ample time to complete the registration process and the training can begin promptly. Also, note that if you register for the training event and are unable to attend, you MUST contact CCR&R prior to the scheduled training event to cancel or you will be liable for the registration costs.