Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCFE)

First Responders Support Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies

Supporting Families in an Emergency Any time a parent needs a First Responder, it is an emergency for that family. Emergencies come in many forms, including personal or family crises, public health emergencies (e.g., COVID pandemic), fires, acts of violence, power outages or water main breaks (e.g., water no longer safe to drink), and weather-related […]

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Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCFE)

National Breastfeeding Month 2020 continues with a focus this week on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCFE). Communities experience emergencies, both natural and man-made, that impact important services, e.g., reliable electrical service, safe and clean water, access to community services.  Communities now also are faced with responding to emergencies in the context of

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