About the CBC Membership

Thank you for your interest in supporting the mission and vision of the coalition by becoming a valued member of the California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC)!

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Californians by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and support lactation. We do this by cultivating collaborative relationships among state and local organizations, government agencies, hospitals and health care providers, employers and community-based chest/breastfeeding support organizations throughout California.

Our vision is that all California families receive equitable access to quality timely essential lactation support throughout the perinatal period. We recognize the vast disparities in breastfeeding rates exist due to racist structures and systems in health education, communication and medical policies and practices. Through our advocacy and education efforts, we amplify the voices and experiences of those who have been historically ignored.

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Coalition Responsibilities:

• Advocate for breastfeeding-friendly policies and practices within the community
• Offer capacity-building opportunities and centralized resources and templates
• Provide educational and skill-building opportunities throughout the year with continuing education units for RNs, RDs, and IBCLCs

Member Responsibilities:

• Align with the California Breastfeeding Coalition mission and values 
• Compliance with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes
• Payment of membership dues. If finances are a barrier, please contact Chanel at [email protected] to make an arrangement

Membership Levels

Advocate | $75/year

Ideal for students, doulas, peer counselors, advocates, health educators, and other individuals committed to advancing chest/breastfeeding support. This level is perfect for those not affiliated with a regional or cultural coalition and who do not require free continuing education units.

Advocate Level Benefits:

• Quarterly members-only newsletter
• On-demand viewing of previously recorded presentations from the CA Breastfeeding Summit
• Emerging lactation advocates networking  and study group cohort opportunities
• A growing library of templates, resources, social media toolkits, strategic planning materials and more!

Clinical Expert | $150/year

Ideal for IBCLCs  who are in good standing with the IBLCE, registered nurses (RNs), registered dietitians (RDs), and other healthcare professionals dedicated to lactation and maternal health

Clinical Expert Level Benefits include all the perks of Advocate level, plus:

• Free Continuing Education Units (CPEUs, CERPs, CHs)
• Listed on the CBC’s Private Practice Public Directory (IBCLCs only)
• $10 off each General Admission registration

Community Partner | $250/year

Ideal for WHO compliant non-profit organizations and regional and cultural breastfeeding coalitions. This level is ideal for groups working collectively to advance chest/breastfeeding support and education within their communities.

Community Partner level benefits include all the perks of Clinical Expert level, plus:

• Benefits for up to 7 members of your organization (additional member(s) may be added for an additional fee)
• Discounted registration for the annual CA Breastfeeding Summit
• Listed on the CA Breastfeeding Coalition’s website as a member and regional coalition partner
• Early access to CBC Lactation Impact Awards Gala

Corporate Ally | $500/year

Ideal for hospitals, corporations, and for-profit organizations that prioritize breastfeeding and lactation support and adhere to WHO Code Compliance. This level is perfect for entities committed to helping California families receive equitable access to quality timely essential lactation support throughout the perinatal period through corporate responsibility and community engagement.

Corporate Ally level benefits include all the perks of Community Partner level, plus:

• Benefits for up to 10 members of the organization (additional member(s) may be added for an additional fee)
• Logo listed as an annual supporter on the California Breastfeeding Coalition website
• Discounted registration for the annual CA Breastfeeding Summit
• Recognition at CBC events and on CBC social media
• Early access to CBC Lactation Impact Awards Gala