
“Community Supporting Breastfeeding PLUS” Designation Awarded!
Congratulations! The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition officially designates Wichita as the first “Community Supporting Breastfeeding Plus” in Kansas! Through your hard work and dedication, you are leading the way in building a culture of breastfeeding support by removing barriers and increasing...

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Awards Grants to Support Breastfeeding in Kansas
With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, three local breastfeeding coalitions received funding totaling $3,000 from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) Mini-Grant Initiative. The following local breastfeeding coalition projects received funding from the KBC: Ford County Breastfeeding...
PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness are now LAW!
On December 29, 2022, the following federal bills were signed into law, expanding federal protections for both pregnant and breastfeeding workers. Click the details link to find out what that means for families and employers in Kansas. PUMP for Nursing Mothers...

Conference Photos!
Check out these images from the Kansas 2022 Breastfeeding Conference. We are already excited about next year! Click any image to enlarge it.

Breast Cancer Prevention: Breastfeeding Plays an Important Role
By Brenda Bandy, IBCLCCo-Executive Director, Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Oct. 1, 2022 The research is clear. Breastfeeding is one of only a handful of things a person can do over their lifetime to lower their risk of breast cancer. In...

KBC awards $8,000 in scholarships to increase diversity in the lactation support provider field
MANHATTAN, Kansas. (August 9, 2022) – The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC), with support from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, awarded $8,000 in educational scholarships to support Latinx, Black, and Indigenous...

Governor Kelly Proclaims August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2022 Contact: Matthew.Lara@KS.gov; bbandy@ksbreastfeeding.org In support of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month TOPEKA – At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly proclaims August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month.” This proclamation recognizes the importance of breastfeeding...

The 2022 State of Breastfeeding in Kansas Report
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to share new breastfeeding data just released by the CDC. Our state continues to exceed the national average in all measures! Kansas now ranks 14th in the nation of infants exclusively breastfeeding at...

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Awards Grants to Support Breastfeeding in Kansas
With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, seven local breastfeeding coalitions received funding totaling over $10,000 from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) Mini-Grant Initiative. The following local breastfeeding coalition projects received funding from the KBC: Black Breastfeeding...

Kansas Breastfeeding Funding Opportunity
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) is pleased to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2022 Mini-Grants. Local breastfeeding coalitions in Kansas are invited to submit proposals for up to $2,000 to fund activities that will improve breastfeeding rates. The KBC is committed to funding a...

Show Off Your Support for KBC!
The KBC has a NEW Store! T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs – all with the KBC logo – are a great way to show your KBC spirit. They also make a great gift for your coalition friends and colleagues. Shopping...

New Co-Executive Director!
Jennie Toland has been named Co-Executive Director of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC), a statewide advocacy organization. Toland will begin in this role on December 1. “After a rigorous and highly competitive search process, it was Jennie’s extensive experience...

State of Breastfeeding in Kansas Report
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to share new breastfeeding data just released today by the CDC. Kansas now ranks 9th in the nation of infants exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months. Our state exceeds the national average in all measures – for the first time!...

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Awarded Grant to Create Clinical Lactation Training Program
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition received an Impact Grant from the Kansas Health Foundation to create “Color-filled Breastfeeding: Clinical Lactation Training Program.” This lactation consultant clinical training program will offer individuals an opportunity to receive hands-on clinical lactation experience. Students...
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Awards Grants to Support Breastfeeding in Kansas
With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, five local breastfeeding coalitions received funding totaling over $6,400 from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) Capacity Grant Initiative. The following local breastfeeding coalitions received funding from the KBC: African-American Breastfeeding...