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Kitsap Black Infant Thrive program expands support

Friday, August 28, 2026

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Kitsap Public Health District has expanded its Black Infant Thrive (BIT) program to better support Black birthing families in accessing breastfeeding resources and healthcare.

The initiative addresses systemic barriers Black mothers face, including historical discrimination in healthcare, workplace challenges, and lack of support networks. BIT community health educator Gabby Outlaw-Spencer stated, 'It's so important to support Black breastfeeding women. When we lift up Black voices, we help Black motherhood become more visible and celebrated.'

The program aims to build strong support systems and ensure access to quality healthcare for Black birthing families in Kitsap County, with a focus on enabling breastfeeding with confidence.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.kitsappublichealth.org/post/black-breastfeeding-week-honoring-the-resilience-of-black-birthing-families

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The Black Infant Thrive (BIT) program aims to support Black birthing families in accessing breastfeeding resources and healthcare“Black Infant Thrive is dedicated to a future where every Black birthing family in Kitsap has access to quality healthcare, a strong support system, and a positive birthing outcome — including being able to breastfeed with confidence.”
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The initiative addresses systemic barriers Black mothers face“Black Infant Thrive is dedicated to a future where every Black birthing family in Kitsap has access to quality healthcare, a strong support system, and a positive birthing outcome — including being able to breastfeed with confidence.”
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The initiative addresses historical discrimination in healthcare faced by Black mothers“Black Infant Thrive is dedicated to a future where every Black birthing family in Kitsap has access to quality healthcare, a strong support system, and a positive birthing outcome — including being able to breastfeed with confidence.”
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The initiative addresses workplace challenges faced by Black mothersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The initiative addresses lack of support networks faced by Black mothersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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BIT community health educator Gabby Outlaw-Spencer stated, 'It's so important to support Black breastfeeding women.'“"It's so important to support Black breastfeeding women," said Gabby Outlaw-Spencer, BIT community health educator.”
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Supporting Black breastfeeding women helps Black motherhood become more visible and celebrated according to Gabby Outlaw-Spencer“"It's so important to support Black breastfeeding women," said Gabby Outlaw-Spencer, BIT community health educator. "When we lift up Black voices, we help Black motherhood become more visible and celebrated."”
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The program aims to build strong support systems for Black birthing families in Kitsap County“Black Infant Thrive is dedicated to a future where every Black birthing family in Kitsap has access to quality healthcare, a strong support system, and a positive birthing outcome — including being able to breastfeed with confidence. We're helping build this future by:Increasing social networks for Black families to build communities of s”
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The program aims to ensure access to quality healthcare for Black birthing families in Kitsap County“Black Infant Thrive is dedicated to a future where every Black birthing family in Kitsap has access to quality healthcare, a strong support system, and a positive birthing outcome — including being able to breastfeed with confidence.”
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The program focuses on enabling breastfeeding with confidence for Black birthing families“Black Infant Thrive is dedicated to a future where every Black birthing family in Kitsap has access to quality healthcare, a strong support system, and a positive birthing outcome — including being able to breastfeed with confidence.”