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...
Major Grant Announcement!
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) is honored to have been selected as one of four Kansas nonprofit organizations to participate in the Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) initiative. Funding from this 3-year initiative will support the KBC’s...
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Announces the Election of Two New Board Members
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC), a nonprofit working to create a culture of breastfeeding support in Kanas, is pleased to announce the election of Mandy Chapin and Diana Lady to its board of directors. Mandy Chapin joins the board...
Awards & Designations
The KBC congratulates: Salina Regional Health Center, the newest Baby-Friendly Hospital in Kansas! This brings the number of Baby-Friendly hospitals in Kansas to seven. AdventHealth Ottawa Pediatrics, a four-star Kansas Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation by the Kansas Chapter, American Academy...
KBC Section Year-End Updates
Child Care Completed the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Toolkit Integration of breastfeeding training into community college Early Childhood coursework Updated list of breastfeeding-friendly books for children, more child care resources on KBC’s Child Care page Meetings from 12-1 PM...
Thank You for Making Our Conference a Success!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our very first virtual Kansas Breastfeeding Conference! If you were a registered attendee, you can access recordings through the Wova app beginning next week. Continuing Education certificates will also be sent out...
Expand KanCare, Expand Breastfeeding Support
Did you know that expanding Medicaid eligibility in Kansas could mean greater access to breastfeeding support for more families? Of the 150,000 Kansans living in the “Medicaid gap”, many are in need of breastfeeding support. You probably know or have helped...
Opportunity to Share Your Thoughts
Help us learn about the landscape of breastfeeding in Kansas and the role the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition can play in creating a state where breastfeeding is normal and supported. Please click here to share your thoughts about breastfeeding in Kansas. Thank you...
Information and Resources for COVID-19 and Breastfeeding
Use the link below to access updated information and resources about COVID-19 and breastfeeding.