- Meeting Date:
- 04/28/2015
- Title:
- Child Care Centers Certification Commendation
- Submitted By:
- Arlethe Rios, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Recognize Cochise County child care providers that have completed the Empower Breastfeeding Training Program.
Background:
In efforts to help Cochise County mothers feel more confident about breastfeeding after returning to work/school, Cochise County Breastfeeding (CCBF) Taskforce saw the need to offer support to county child care centers in becoming certified "breastfeeding friendly" centers. Through a combination of training, technical assistance, and resources, the CCBF Taskforce can assist childcare centers to feel confident in their ability to: properly handle and store breast milk, provide acceptable environments for nursing mothers, and offer other local resources and support to breastfeeding families. Having these efforts of childcare centers recognized by the county will help further the efforts of the CCBF Taskforce in these efforts.