The National Emergency Child Care Network gives families free emergency child care in a disaster or a personal crisis. Trained volunteers come to you.
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Most emergencies are small, and they still separate a baby from a feeding plan. The SAFE Infant Feeding Team’s family resource page has a one-page kit checklist, in English and Spanish, and everything else a Franklin County family needs to be ready.
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When disasters strike—whether hurricanes, floods, or prolonged power outages—families with infants face unique risks. Without access to clean water, electricity, or medical care, it becomes dangerously difficult to safely prepare infant formula or maintain breastfeeding routines. Emergency planning isn’t just about roads and power lines. It’s about babies, too. In Franklin County, we’re working to
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Across Franklin County, childcare centers are stepping up to support infant feeding in ways that are both practical and powerful. Over the past year, three childcare providers worked closely with Breastfeed Franklin to create dedicated lactation spaces, update their written policies, and apply for the North Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare Designation. These changes help staff, parents,
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In Franklin County, we are building something bold—something deeply rooted in public health and community resilience. Breastfeeding is not just a personal act; it’s a shared responsibility that reflects how well a community supports its youngest members and their caregivers. Last year, we met with business owners, childcare providers, librarians, health department staff, and dozens
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