Download print-ready files for door hangers designed to support breastfeeding workers.

Door Hanger (front)
Door Hanger (back)

Door Hanger (front – SPANISH)
Door Hanger (back – SPANISH)

Or, order through the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition’s supply form.

Paid Leave
Paid leave has more positive impacts on employers and employees compared to unpaid leave. Types of leave included are parental leave (for birth, adoption, or foster placement), sick and safe leave, and family and medical leave.

More on Paid Leave from Guide to Family Forward Workplaces

Flexible Work and Scheduling
Flexible work includes flextime, working from home or telecommuting, job sharing, part-time work, and predictable scheduling.

More on Flexible Work and Scheduling from Guide to Family Forward Workplaces

Child Care
Child care solutions include employer support of employee dependent care, flexible spending accounts, backup and emergency care, child care referrals, on-site child care, child care consortiums, and subsidized or reimbursed care. 

More on Child Care from Guide to Family Forward Workplaces

Accommodations and Support
This category includes support for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and babies at work initiatives.

More on Accommodations and Support from Guide to Family Forward Workplaces

On December 29, 2022, the following historical federal bills were signed into law:

  • PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act – Expands the legal right to receive pumping breaks and private space to nearly 9 million more workers, including teachers, registered nurses, farmworkers, and many others. Details (DOL Fact Sheet)
  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Gives pregnant and postpartum workers, including breastfeeding employees, a national right to reasonable workplace accommodations, including lactation accommodations. Details. (EEOC explainer)

Employers who are interested in evaluating and improving workplace policies and practices can implement the Kids are Good Business Survey. This survey for employees is a quick, easy, and free self-assessment that addresses eight family-friendly policy and practice areas with research-proven benefits. To learn more or to get started with implementing the survey please contact kagb@kcsl.org

Family-forward policies will strengthen Kansas economy and communities (Kansas Reflector, May 31, 2023)

This work was inspired by and developed in partnership with Family Forward North Carolina. Additional information can be found at www.familyforwardnc.com. ©2021 North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation. All Rights Reserved.