Child Care

Upcoming Classes at Beyond Birth Lactation Services 

We are thrilled to share exciting news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS), a vital organization helping families thrive during the early stages of parenthood. Beyond Birth Lactation Services are proud to announce that they just became an NC Diaper Bank Depot!! They accept diapers, wipes, feminine products & baby formula – currently […]

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Child Well-Being in Durham County: 2024 Snapshot

NC Child’s county data cards & interactive data dashboard provide local snapshots of child well-being. The county data cards present the latest data for key indicators in five areas of children’s well-being: A Strong Start, Family Economic Security, Nurturing Homes and Communities, Health and Wellness, and High-Quality Education. View Durham’s 2024 County Card below to see

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North Carolina Immigrant Eligibility for Nutrition Programs

The NC Justice Center and the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy released this new information sheet in English and Spanish discussing immigrant eligibility for nutrition programs: SNAP, WIC, Sun Bucks, and School Lunch/Breakfast. As kids are back in school, we think this information is critical to share with our community. Please share widely with your networks.

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Elevating Child Care in Durham: A Call to Action for Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Survey – Click here to take the survey Welcome to our latest initiative aimed at supporting child care programs, so that they can create lactation friendly environments. We are asking child care providers to participate in a critical survey designed to assess and enhance lactation support across the county’s child care

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Breastfeed Durham Cofounder Love Anderson Provides Peer-to-Peer Support for Parents of Multiples

We are thrilled to share a recent interaction between Love Anderson, cofounder of Breastfeed Durham and La Leche League (LLL) Leader, and Sarah, a parent of identical twin boys. This interaction was featured in the National La Leche League blog and highlights the value of peer-to-peer support and the impact it can have on a

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Durham 1st designated Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Provider

Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to celebrate the First Presbyterian Day School, Durham’s first locally designated Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider. First Presbyterian Day School is a 5-star childcare facility, which has been in the heart of Downtown Durham, since 1970.  They offer a looping program (continuity of care) for infant and toddlers, which means children

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Release of Durham County’s Early Childhood Action Plan

There are nearly 35,000 children from birth through age 8 in Durham County. We believe each and every child deserves to grow up in a community where they can THRIVE. Check out Durham’s shared goals and strategies to support Durham’s families with young children in Durham’s Early Childhood Action Plan.  We encourage you to… Get

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Child Care Designation Opportunities!

Interested in making your child care program more breastfeeding friendly, then check out the last Building Blocks of Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care monthly webinar series, Applying for Breastfeeding Friendly Designation on October 12th (1-2pm). All registrants will receive a confirmation email with login information before the session. All webinars are free of charge.  Each session offers

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Writing Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Policies

Join NC Breastfeeding advocates and experts on Tuesday, October 12th at 1:00 PM for the final learning burst of the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care series.  During this session we will provide assistance to you as you create a draft of a breastfeeding policy for YOUR child care program.  TA’s will also be available from 2:00-3:00 PM to help

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