Proclamation

Carrboro Proclaims Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community

Mayor Lydia Lavelle (re)proclaimed the Town of Carrboro to be a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community. Mayor Lavelle reminded us that the Town of Carrboro continues its commitment to “helping families to thrive by ensuring that they receive community support to develop and sustain healthy lifestyles.” Shawna Daniels represented the initiative and spoke about the importance […]

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Chapel Hill Proclamation: Breastfeeding Family Friendly!

On Wednesday, April 21, Mayor Pam Hemminger (re)proclaimed that Chapel Hill is a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community! During the virtual town meeting, Mayor Hemminger shared important reasons for the Town of Chapel Hill’s commitment to being a breastfeeding family friendly community and expressed thanks for the many community stakeholders who are working in the community

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Hillsborough proclaimed a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community

On February 8th, 2021, Jenn Weaver, the Mayor of Hillsborough NC, proclaimed the Town of Hillsborough as a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community.  The town is committed to supporting families and working towards the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community designation.  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American

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Q&A: Statements of Support from the Health Department and Local Government

Editor’s Note: The links in the post were updated on 1/22/2024. Getting started on a project can be the hardest part. We are reminded of that in the Chinese proverb: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.  The good news is that completing the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) designation will

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Chapel Hill Mayor is standing with three people, holding the proclamation with the person on the Mayor's left. All four are smiling at the camera.

Proclamation – Chapel Hill and Carrboro

The Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill continue to support this expanding initiative with proclamations signifying that the communities are Breastfeeding Family Friendly. In June, 2016, the Town of Chapel Hill read the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities proclamation. The Mayor, Pam Hemminger, is standing with three representatives of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities Team! The

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