The Family Resource Fair and Books & Bubbles, a free community event designed to connect local families with resources while celebrating National Breastfeeding Month, will take place 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave.
Co-sponsored by a host of area organizations and agencies and funded partially by a grant from First 5 Santa Barbara County, the event will be located near the playground area of the park. Registration is not required to attend.
The Family Resource Fair will assemble organizations dedicated to supporting families with young children through education, health resources and activities.
“By bringing together trusted community partners in one location, we can help connect families with the services and support they need while creating a fun and welcoming environment for parents and children,” said Shantal Hover-Jones, Regional Breastfeeding liaison with Santa Barbara County Health.
In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, LVMC’s certified lactation consultants will lead a Breastfeeding Support Circle, offering guidance, encouragement and education for new and expecting parents in a supportive setting.
As part of the event, the Lompoc Public Library will present its Books & Bubbles program, featuring Charlotte’s Web Mobile Children’s Library, including a bilingual story time beginning at 10:30 a.m. Children can participate in crafts, bubbles, and interactive activities throughout the morning.
It is hosted in partnership with Lompoc Valley Medical Center, California WIC, Help Me Grow Santa Barbara County, the Lompoc Public Library and Charlotte’s Web Mobile Children’s Library.
Also, Santa Barbara County Health, Children’s Resource and Referral Santa Barbara County, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, MP Health/Mariposas Project, Santa Barbara County Health Maternal Child and Adolescent Health, Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization, and Communify.
Attendees will also enjoy:
• Community resources for families
• Diaper, children’s book and prize giveaways
• Lactation supply giveaways
• Free iced coffee bar
• Complimentary lactation cookies from RadaSweets Co.
• Activities and crafts for children
All giveaways during the event will be provided while supplies last. Diapers are being donated by Children’s Resource and Referral Santa Barbara County. They will be available for giveaway while supplies last.