About Us

Founded in 1995, the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington (BCW) is a statewide coalition comprised of  ~22 local coalitions working together to promote, protect and support breastfeeding as a vital part of the health and development of children and families.

Member coalitions and the state Steering Committees are comprised of health professionals, parents, and representatives from other allied organizations. The BCW strives to increase initiation, duration and exclusivity rates of breastfeeding through breastfeeding promotion activities, education, information and resources.

The BCW is a program of WithinReach and receives funding from the Washington State Department of Health.

To learn more about how the BCW is organized, see the BCW Guidelines.