Mission Statement
BreastfeedLA advances infant feeding equity and the holistic well-being of families through outreach, education, advocacy, and direct support.
History
BreastfeedLA (formerly known as the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles) formed in 1994 by a group of dedicated volunteers who wanted to make a difference in the breastfeeding rates in Los Angeles County. BreastfeedLA incorporated as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation in September of 2001.
Values
BreastfeedLA is committed to upholding a culture of humility, inclusion and connectedness through the following set of principles:
1) Radical Inclusion
We champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We are committed to anti-racism and radical inclusion within our organization and across the healthcare systems we engage with.
2) Connectedness
We care deeply for our community and for one another. We create spaces where every family feels seen, valued, and supported, strengthening the bonds that hold us together.
3) Service
We approach our work as stewards of community trust, bringing intentionality, quality, integrity, and accountability to all we do, and carrying out our responsibilities with care, purpose, and deep respect for those we serve.
4) Liberation
We are rooted in reproductive justice by dismantling systemic inequities, grounding every decision in the voices and wisdom of our communities, so they lead the solutions that protect their bodies, their families, and their futures.
5) Transformation
We value transformative change within ourselves, our organization, and the systems we seek to change.
Vision
We envision a world where all families are empowered with the information, access, and support to determine for themselves the safest, healthiest, and most affirming ways to birth, feed, and raise their children.
A Note About Terminology
BreastfeedLA uses the terms "breastfeeding" and "chestfeeding" interchangeably to describe the action of feeding an infant human-milk. The term "chestfeeding" is intentionally offered as an alternate term for lactating persons that prefer not to use the term "breast" when referring to their own bodies. This linguistic shift is part of BreastfeedLA's overt commitment to our organizational values of diversity and inclusion.
Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan features our Goals and Objectives
Privacy Policy
BreastfeedLA does not sell, share, or rent your personal information to third-party affiliates. Any information you provide is kept confidential and used only as outlined in our privacy policy.