MCH Impact Partners Insights: Breastfeeding Funding Opportunity
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
NACCHO’s Community of Practice (CoP) for Local Health Departments (LHDs): Strengthening Breastfeeding Initiatives
Apply now to join NACCHO’s Strengthening Breastfeeding Initiatives Community of Practice (CoP) for LHDs! NACCHO will support the advancement of breastfeeding initiatives at local health departments (LHDs) by providing technical assistance, resources, and access to national experts. Through the CoP, LHD representatives will share best practices, discuss community contexts, innovative solutions, and goals for improving breastfeeding support across the United States. Please find a full description of eligibility, participant expectations, and application instructions here. Applications are due Monday, November 24, 2025 before 11:59pm PST.
Is your hospital signed on to participate in Lactation And Safe Sleep Opportunities in Texas (LASSO – TX)?
The Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies (TCHMB) is leading a state-wide breastfeeding project. Participation is open to all Texas hospitals with Level I-IV neonatal designations!
Participating hospitals will:
Engage in three in-person learning sessions (scheduled for February, June, and October 2026)
Participate in monthly coaching calls and peer learning activities (March 2026 - March 2027)
Receive QI tools, resources, and expert faculty support
Submit monthly, de-identified, aggregate-level data to guide improvement (February 2026 - February 2027)
*Enrollment Deadline: November 15, 2025
The Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies (TCHMB) is a multidisciplinary network made up of health professionals throughout the state.
Learn more about injury prevention and hear from experts about sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) at the Texas Injury Prevention Conference November 4th and 5th in Austin!
The conference will take place in person at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel in Austin, Texas. This year’s theme is “Prevent Today, Protect Tomorrow: Innovating Safety for Stronger Communities.” The Texas Injury Prevention Conference gives injury prevention professionals across the state the opportunity to network and learn from one another about their amazing work in Texas. This conference is a chance to collaborate and discuss innovative solutions and challenges in injury prevention.
The cost to attend both days is $50.00!
The IBCLC Workforce increased 55.67% from 2015 to 2025. Learn more about the Texas lactation consultant landscape by reading our report.
Growth trend of the IBCLC profession in Texas 2015-2025.
Interested in our work? Visit MCH Impact Partners website to learn more about the work we can do - together!
New scholarship opportunity!
The Latch On to Success Summit is awarding two scholarships to the event on February 2nd and 3rd in Louisville, KY.
Latch On to Success is where perinatal health professionals come to get real about growth, money, mindset, and marketing, without the guilt, burnout, or overwhelm. Join this live and in-person February 2-3, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky!
Whether you’re running a private practice, managing a collective, or leading a business that supports families through lactation and birth, the Latch On to Success Summit is for you. This event is all about strengthening your systems, streamlining your processes, and setting meaningful goals to grow your impact.
You’ll walk away with:
Ideas for your business that are designed for sustainability and success
Tools to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress
Clarity, confidence, and a crew of new collaborators
The push you need to take action on that thing finally you keep putting off
offering 6 continuing education hours for RN and LPNs
Are you interested in becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)? Check out this program from Gold Learning!
The GOLD Lactation Academy 95+ Hour Lactation Consultant Training and IBCLC Prep Course connects you with the most current information in the field of lactation through an international view and an inclusive approach. Build your foundation of knowledge and skills as you prepare to become a Lactation Consultant.
Gold Learning provides scholarships on a regular basis. Check out the Gold Start website for more information.
