Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association

ABOUT US...

Corporation Overview

Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is a non-profit organization, exempt from taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Value Statement

To firmly uphold commitments to all stakeholders:

Commitment to officers, employees and volunteers…

BMBFA will provide and obtain appropriate and effective training. We will respect their dignity, recognize their merit, and offer fair and adequate compensation.

Commitment to the community…

BMBFA recognizes its responsibility to the healthcare professionals and the families (mothers, fathers, infants, grandparents) in which we service. We are committed to educating the community about the benefits of breastfeeding, providing valuable resources and offering on-going support.

Commitment to supporters…

BMBFA pledges ethical and proper management of all contributions. All supporters will receive fair recognition.

Vision Statement

To improve the health of the African American community by increasing the number of mothers who breastfeed and the length of time spent doing so.

Mission Statement

BMBFA is a non-profit organization increasing awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding throughout the African American community. We will improve the quality of life and enhance self reliance by educating, providing valuable resources, offering on-going support, and joining forces with other organizations that share our interest.

Company Goal

BMBFA’s goal is to be a trailblazer in the African American community by becoming a relentless advocate of the importance and benefits of breastfeeding.

Company Objectives

BMBFA's objective is to provide education, valuable resources and ongoing support to breastfeeding mothers, their families and the African American community.

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Black Mother's Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA)

Board of Directors, Officers

Kiddada Ramey, President
k.ramey@blackmothersbreastfeeding.org

Debbie Clark, Secretary d.clark@blackmothersbreastfeeding.org

Doris Jordan, Treasurer d.jordan@blackmothersbreastfeeding.org

Black Mother's Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA)

Detroit, MI

E-mail: admin@blackmothersbreastfeeding.org

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Education:

To conduct a weekly four series workshop in Detroit, MI detailing the following topics…

The history & statistics of breastfeeding in the African American community
Dispelling the myths of breastfeeding
The benefits of breastfeeding as it relates to mothers, infants, and society
The basics of breastfeeding

To provide uninterrupted website access.

To offer around the clock assistance on our toll-free helpline.

To publish and distribute a quarterly newsletter to association supporters and workshop participants.

To periodically distribute informative pamphlets and/or brochures to association supporters and workshop participants.

To provide peer counselors and/or lactation consultants for educational purposes.

Valuable Resources:

To supply the most recent information about breastfeeding on our website, including but not limited to:

Workshop topics
Helpful links
Chat rooms
Online support
Current research

To supply newsletters, pamphlets and/or brochures.

To make home visits as needed to workshop participants.

To issue a valuable gift card for the purchase of baby products to participants upon completion of the workshop series.

To furnish breastfeeding mothers who participate in the workshop series with the following items (during the home visit within two weeks of childbirth):

A durable electric breast pump

Freezer bags for breast milk
Nursing pads

On-Going Support:

To make Peer Counselors and/or Lactation Consultants available for:

Administering in-home support for workshop participants

Facilitating weekly workshop series
Responding to helpline and online inquiries and concerns

To continue distribution of educational literature.

To advise association supporters and workshop participants of other informative & resourceful organizations that advocate for breastfeeding.

Check back with us late summer 2008 for more details.