Breastfeeding Task Force

Breastfeeding Task Force

The goal of the Babies First Breastfeeding Task Force is to increase the number of women in Fresno County who breastfeed optimally through their infant's first year of life. The Task Force meets several times a year and participates in World Breastfeeding Week and California Breastfeeding Month as well as other events that raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding.

The 2nd Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk and Celebration

Breastfeeding: First Step to a Healthy Life, event held at Woodward Park on August 4, 2007 had was very successful with 524 walk participants, 52 sponsors, 24 community booths and coverage from 5 media outlets. The goal of the walk and celebration was to provide support to women and families and promote the health benefits of breastfeeding. With the help of active community partners and volunteers, we will continue to make the public aware of the importance of breastfeeding.

Last years event pictures for Breastfeeding Awareness Walk

The first two mile walk was held on August 6, 2006, at Woodward Park, and was sponsored by 24 community organizations. Over 300 individuals participated in the walk and 21 agencies hosted informational booths.

The Task Force has also produced the Fresno County Breastfeeding Resource Directory 2004.

For more information about the Task Force, call the Fresno County Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division at 559-445-2746.

Task Force Members