Resources for communities wanting to include infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCF-E) in their response, and want to prepare NOW, before disaster strikes.
Integrating infant and young child feeding in emergencies into your community’s emergency response plan doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Start with one of the 3 steps below, or browse additional resources on this page or throughout our website.
For emergency managers and planners
Working inside a county or state agency rather than a coalition? Emergency Management and Preparedness Coordinators covers the same ground in your structure and your language: where infant feeding sits in Incident Command, what is reimbursable, and what belongs in the plan.
Choose a First Step:
Network & Create a Resource List
This handout helps guide you through finding the right people to connect with to support IYCF-E in your area – both emergency response organizations & support NGOs.
Learn More About IYCF-E
Nourishing Resilience is an 11-session comprehensive training on IYCF-E in the United States. Find session recordings, recommended action steps and handouts here.
Join IYCF-E Policy Work & Support
The IYCF-E Constellation through USBC is re-emerging. Join this group for mutual support and policy work to advance equitable first food in all situations.
IYCF-E Preparedness Essentials (USBC NBCC Handout)
Essential action steps for local IYCF-E preparedness and some common acronyms used by disaster response organizations.
This handout can be used for quick reference, as a starting point, or an informal checklist.
Self-Care for Responders
Tips for caring for yourself while supporting survivors. This is essential knowledge for all emergency responders and support professionals.
More Resources are available throughout our website, as well as at the IYCF-E Hub.
Want Additional Support?
Keep going with us. The SAFE Support and Strategic Core meets quarterly as a free mastermind for people putting IYCF-E into practice — shared problem-solving, peer support, and updates from the team. See the dates and register.
Chat with Us About Your Needs
Talk with us about what your organization needs to ensure babies are fed safely in emergencies. Available services include:
- Technical support
- Training programs
- Tabletop exercises
- Policy guidance
- Other types of support
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