Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award Criteria

Recognition as a Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace is based on the successful establishment of supportive policies, facilities and resources for breastfeeding employees and clients. A summary of promising approaches is included in the Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award Questionnaire .

Employers may complete and return this questionnaire to be eligible for recognition at the Bronze, Silver or Gold level. Review of the questionnaire and a follow-up site visit by a Corporate Lactation Specialist will determine the level of award based on the number of demonstrated strategies.

Workplaces identified as Breastfeeding-Friendly will be posted on this website starting in August 2006. Newly recognized workplaces will be acknowledged through the media during World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) of the year that they are first identified. The workplace with the highest level of accommodation each year will receive special recognition through the Department of Health and the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Previously recognized workplaces may reapply for a higher level of recognition in a subsequent year.

Contact the State Breastfeeding Coordinator for additional information or assistance.

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