August 2010 Breastfeeding Awareness Month

The theme for 2010 World Breastfeeding Week is "Breastfeeding Just 10 Steps! The Baby-Friendly Way."

Share in this exciting effort to highlight the need for more California hospitals to implement the Baby-Friendly Ten Steps and to support August as California Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

Governor's Proclamation

Governor's Proclamation 2010 (PDF)

Breastfeeding Awareness Month Media Kit

Instructions and Timeline for Successful Local Media Outreach (Word) Opens a new browser window

Interview Guidelines (Word) Opens a new browser window

Talking Points (Word) Opens a new browser window

Guidelines for Writing A Media Advisory (Word) Opens a new browser window

Guidelines for Writing A Press Release (Word) Opens a new browser window

Statewide Walk: August 4, 2010

California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) Information about the walk

Walk Planning Kit for Local Coalitions

Detailed Walk Task List (Word) Opens a new browser window

Local Sponsorship Form (Word) Opens a new browser window

Letter to Potential Business Sponsor (Word) Opens a new browser window

Donation Request Letter (Word) Opens a new browser window

Booth Request Form (Word) Opens a new browser window

(if you have booths at your event)

Flyer Template (Word) Opens a new browser window

(to customize with local Walk information)

Tell us about your event...

Event Form (Word) Opens a new browser window

Baby-Friendly Way Award...Nominate your baby-friendly hospital!

Nomination Form (Word)