Santa Clara County Breastfeeding Task Force
Contact:
Karen Foster RDN, CLC, CLE
(408) 937-2262
1993 B. McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
2019 Meeting Dates:
- January, 16, 2020 – 12:00 to 2:00 (Empey Way, San Jose 95128)
- March 12, 2020 – 12:00 to 2:00 (CCS Conference Room, 720
Empey Way 95128) - May 14, 2020 – 12:00 to 2:00 (CCS Conference Room, 720
Empey Way 95128) - July 7, 2020 – 12:00 to 2:00 (CCS Conference Room, 720
Empey Way 95128) - August 19, 2020 (Breastfeeding Celebration) – 3:00 to 5:00, Celebration 3:00 to 4:30 (4000 Moorpark Ave, Suite 200,
San Jose 95117, Tentative Date) - September 17, 2020 – 12:00 to 2:00 (CCS Conference Room,
720 Empey Way 95128) - November 10, 2020 – 12:00 to 2:00 (CCS Conference Room,
720 Empey Way 95128)
Meetings are scheduled at the Sobrato Center of Non-Profits, 1400 Parkmoor Ave. in the Room Cupertino A, San Jose, CA 95126
Mission Statement:
The Santa Clara Valley Breastfeeding task Force is a collaborative group of agencies and individuals working together to promote maternal and infant health through breastfeeding.
Key Activities:
- Breastfeeding Support Line (408.885.5950) provides telephone assistance, education, and referrals in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- Develops and promotes community resources and provides referrals
- Policy development and legislative advocacy
- Breastfeeding training and conferences
- Santa Clara Valley Breastfeeding Task Force (agencies and individuals working together to promote maternal and infant health through breastfeeding)
- Peer counseling services for families