Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative

Site: Oakville - Mailing Address

Record #: OAK0069
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2023

Contact Information

E-Mail info@babyfriendlyhalton.ca
Website www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter
Contact Form www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca/contact

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A non-profit community coalition of health care professionals and people in Halton Region who promote, protect and support breastfeeding.
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2003
Funding Donations ; Fees - for education courses

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides breastfeeding education courses for  health workers interested in enriching their practice and supporting families to meet their goals

Hosts community events to celebrate and promote breastfeeding in Halton Region

Has breastfeeding education, videos and resources on website

Provides up-to-date list of available breastfeeding supports in Halton on website, including:

  • Online supports
  • Phone supports
  • Community Drop-In groups
  • Breastfeeding clinics
  • Private Lactation Consultants
Hours

Not specified
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Email for information
Languages English
Fees Program - professional education courses

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
Mailing Address c/o Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative 
Halton Regional Centre 
1151 Bronte Rd 
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
Physical Access Not Applicable - No physical address

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Health Care
HCSD Sub Heading Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy
Service Categories Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Professional Skills Development Support