 About
Our Center
Staff
Colette M. Acker, BS, IBCLC
Colette, a mother of three beautiful breastfed children, began
her career in lactation as a volunteer counselor with the
Nursing Mothers Advisory Council in 1993. Her interest soon
became a passion, and Colette studied to become an International
Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). In addition
to teaching expectant families about breastfeeding and training
experienced mothers to become breastfeeding counselors, Colette
enjoys working one on one with mothers and babies. Mothers
feel empowered and successful as Colette helps them to achieve
their goals.
Nancy Osborne – Office Manager
When you call or come into the BRC, you’ll most likely
be greeted by Nancy, the office manager. Nancy, who the BRC
director describes as, “the glue that holds the BRC
together” expertly manages all the tasks of the office.
In her time at the BRC she has gained great knowledge in the
area of breastpumps and other breastfeeding products. Amongst
her many talents, she’s also a certified bra fitter!
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Our non-profit status
The Breastfeeding Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) corporation
eligible for tax-deductible donations.
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Grant Funding
Grant Funding 2008
A grant of $1,500 was awarded to the BRC by The Tornambe Family Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation. The grant was approved for general operating expenses. Thanks to the Tornambe Family!
Women's Way granted the BRC $1,300.00 as part of our Grant Pump Program. The grant pump program allows the BRC's lower income families the use of a hospital-grade electric breastpump for one month. In some situations, a mother needs temporary use of one of these machines as they are overcoming certain obstacles. The total cost to a mother would be $45 for a double kit ( the portion that touches her milk and her body) and $45 to rent the motor for one month. Many families can not afford this cost. The grant pump program allows them to get a double kit and one month rental for no cost. Thank you Women's Way for helping to continue this program!
Grant Funding 2007
The BRC would like to thank the following foundations for their generous support.
Philadelphia Phillies: $5,000 for general
operating expenses.
Hellendal Family Foundation: $3,000 for general operating
expenses.
Capmark Finance, Inc: $5,000 for general operating
expenses.
EWMI: $1,000 in support of our educational program.
Grant Funding 2006
The BRC would like to thank the following foundations for
their generous support.
Chestnut Hill Healthcare Foundation: $10,000 for general
operating expenses.
Hellendal Family Foundation: $3,000 for general operating
expenses.
Pennsylvania Department of Health: $3,000 to support
our pump program for low income mothers.
Willow Grove Community Services: $1,000 for general
operating expenses.
Kistler-Tiffany Foundation: $2500 to support the Holly Fund which enables mothers of all incomes to come to the center for help.
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Directions and Map
The Breastfeeding Resource Center is conveniently located
in suburban Philadelphia, on Easton Road in the heart of Glenside.
Easy access to the PA Turnpike and 309 Expressway as well
as Septa rail and bus services.
It is located in Glenside on Easton Road, between Mt. Carmel
and Keswick Avenues. The BRC is one block north from the Glenside
Train Station, and is steps away from the Route 22 bus stop
of the Septa bus line.
Click here to display the map of 117 N.
Easton Rd. - GLENSIDE, PA 19038
You can obtain driving directions at http://www.mapquest.com.
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Breastfeeding Endorsements
Breastfeeding is endorsed as the preferred method of infant
feeding by:
- The United States Surgeon General
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Association of Women's Health
- Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Public Health Association
- American Dietetic Association
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