Virginia Department of Corrections Recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
Posted by Staff | Dec 22, 2020 | News | |
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has been recognized for its efforts to support employees who are new mothers. The Virginia Department of Health has named the VADOC a Gold-level Virginia Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace.
The award was given through the Virginia Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Recognition Program, designed to recognize businesses who are providing specific support in the workplace to their employees. The program recognizes workplaces for meeting lactation program best practices and establishing breastfeeding friendly environments. The recognition program is a partnership between the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition (VBC). Participants were evaluated and recognized for three levels of breastfeeding support: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.