Berkshire Nursing Families Honors Teen to 23 Project Participants
In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, Berkshire Nursing Families would like to honor the families of the BNF Teen to 23 Project for their commitment to providing breast milk to their new babies.
The Teen to 23 Project was founded by BNF in 2009 when community research showed that young families were not accessing traditional childbirth and breastfeeding classes.
This innovative Project is designed specifically for this age group and couples childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting education in a non-threatening and supportive environment. Pregnant families are mentored by other young families who have babies with the support of young trained facilitators.
BNF collaborates with the Berkshire WIC Program, the Family Resource Center and the Berkshire Museum to provide this weekly playgroup at no cost.