Greetings!

Please join the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition as we kick off the new decade with exciting opportunities this month!
January Coalition Meeting: Reflections and Visions
January 23, 12-2PM @ 85 E Concord St or via Conference Call

Please join us for our first coalition meeting of 2020!

We will be celebrating the Coalition's accomplishments, reflecting on challenges and growth, and envisioning new goals and strategies for 2020.

Join us in person or by phone: 855-708-2424, PIN: 47477#
Service-Learning Opportunity
February 26-28, 9am-3pm @ Great Hall at Codman Sq Health Center (6 Norfolk St)

Are you interested in learning the skills to support families in your community? Applications are now open for the 2020 Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) Training to become a breastfeeding peer counselor! learn the essentials for providing peer counseling in lactation management and facilitating breastfeeding support groups.

Please fill out  this application form  by  February 5.  For more information, click  here  or email  catherine.luo@bmc.org  with questions.

Spread the word about this opportunity by sharing this flyer !
Supporting Pathways for Breastfeeding Scholars
Missed the December Scholar Support Night ? Catch up on the conversations here !

Do you have a Scholar Support Night topic in mind?

Are you a Breastfeeding Scholar who is looking to connect with other Scholars? Join the private Facebook Group just for Breastfeeding Scholars.
Other News & Happenings

Interested in expanding and aligning efforts to promote social-emotional and mental wellness in children and families?

Join us as we build upon past May Mental Health Awareness efforts and explore how social-emotional and mental health awareness efforts can be further incorporated across the Vital Village Network.

 If you are interested in receiving communications and updates on ways to get involved,  please complete this form !
January 30, 5:30-8pm @ FGH Building (820 Harrison Ave)

Join Vital Village Network as we plan for 2020 and the decade going forward. How do we want to start off this decade to set ourselves up for success?

Represent the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition and take part in Vital Village Visioning 2020.

Dinner and childcare provided. Parking validated at 710 Albany St Garage.
January 29th, 2-4pm @ Plumbers & Gas Fitters Local Union (1240 Mass Ave, Dorchester)

Boston Healthy Start Initiative's Community Action Network (CAN) is seeking current Healthy Start/ Healthy Baby Healthy Child/ Father Friendly participants who are interested in getting involved in the CAN to share their input and take action on how to support healthy pregnancies, births, and families in Boston. See flyer for more details.
Contact Brandy Watts at 617-534-7763 if you are interested in learning more, getting involved, or if you plan to attend the next meeting.
Vital Village Network's Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every parent in Boston, promoting connections between individuals and organizations that engage in breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting pathways for professional lactation counselors.