Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Breastfeeding Friendly Recognition
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Workplace
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recognizes workplaces that are committed to supporting lactating employees by creating a workplace lactation support program.
Workplaces interested in being recognized can connect with Anoka County SHIP grant for assistance at the link below.
Photo source: United States Breastfeeding Committee.
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Child Care
The Minnesota Department of Health recognizes family child care homes and child care centers that are committed to supporting families by creating an environment and policies that support a families reaching their infant feeding goals.
Child care providers interested in being recognized can connect with Anoka County SHIP grant for assistance at the link below.
Photo source: United States Breastfeeding Committee.
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Health Department
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recognizes health departments that are promoting and supporting breastfeeding within their communities, with their staff and the people whom they serve.
Anoka County Public Health is currently recognized as a Gold Breastfeeding Friendly Health Department.
Photo source: United States Breastfeeding Committee.
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Birth Centers
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recognizes facilities that have attained Baby-Friendly® designation (from Baby-Friendly USA) with the Minnesota Mother-Baby Ten STEPS Award. For more information click the link below to visit MDH’s website.
A very special THANK YOU
to those who have been recognized as
Breastfeeding Friendly
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Child Care
Chandra Snyder
Jodi Weaver
Lee Calabrese
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Health Department
Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services
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Workplace
Anoka County Government
Columbia Heights School District
Cummins Power
Living Waters Lutheran Church
TE Connectivity
Breastfeeding Friendly Public Spaces
Breastfeeding/Lactation support in the community is also important for families to feel comfortable and safe feeding their children. We want all families to know they are welcome to breastfeed their child anywhere and if possible provide spaces that are private or semi private for those who would like that option as well. We have worked with
Interested in Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly?
Anoka County Public Health in partnership with the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant is available to assist those interested in working on creating breastfeeding/lactation supportive environments.
