MISSION
Our vision is that breastfeeding will be universally accepted as the norm and promoted and supported throughout Arizona resulting in increased rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration. As a result of high rates of breastfeeding, Arizona children will experience optimal health, growth, and development. The lifelong health of the Arizona population will be improved; and health care costs will be decreased.
Membership of the Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition is open to individuals and organizations that share the vision of the Coalition. Members must sign a declaration of support for the Coalition's mission and objectives.
Our mission: to work collaboratively to increase rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration to improve the health of Arizona's families.
Objectives:
- Build and strengthen relationships between community agencies, professional associations, and governmental entities supporting breastfeeding initiation and duration.
- To increase public acceptance of breastfeeding, increase public awareness of the benefits, and promote behavioral change that results in increased rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration.
- To increase acceptance and support for breastfeeding in schools and work sites.
- To promote public policies that support breastfeeding.
- To advocate for public and private insurance coverage for breastfeeding support services and equipment.
- To educate health care providers about breastfeeding and its benefits.
- To increase services and support to families who are breastfeeding.
- To serve as a fiscal agent or umbrella agency for other breastfeeding organizations.