Kodiak, Alaska

Nourish Your Baby’s Body and Soul

 

Whether it is your first or fourth child, and no matter how you choose to feed them, Kodiak KINDNESS provides compassionate, free, evidence-based help with all aspects of infant feeding, tailored specifically to your child and your situation, whenever you need it.

Kodiak KINDNESS…

…builds parents’ confidence

Our mission is to help families feel good about doing the important job of nourishing their babies’ bodies and souls. 

…is a 501(c)3 non-profit

Our program is free of charge to participants; we do not bill health insurance, and donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 83-4102985 GuideStar Profile

 

…offers many free services

You can call us anytime, but we’ll reach out at important milestones in your feeding journey. We do home visits ! You also can borrow a breast pump or baby scale, and attend classes.

…can answer your questions

Who is eligible? How is KINDNESS funded?  How is does KINDNESS collaborate with my health care provider? Visit our FAQ!

Families Served

Since 2006

Expecting ? Consider enrolling with KINDNESS!

Contact us if you are interested in any of our free services, or call 907-539-2660 for more information! All families who deliver at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center are offered KINDNESS enrollment before they take their little ones home.

 

What’s happening next with KINDNESS?

Join our Community

Become a KINDNESS Kindred Spirit

Alaska residents: SHOUT OUT your support for our mission by donating $25/year and becoming an official member of the KINDNESS Community.

Becoming a member means you’ll receive our annual newsletter with program highlights and how we are progressing toward our goals of improving infant and maternal health.

Not an Alaska resident? You can still contribute a gift and/or subscribe to our newsletter (below)!

 

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Join our Community

Become a KINDNESS Kindred Spirit

Alaska residents: SHOUT OUT your support for our mission by donating $25/year and becoming an official member of the KINDNESS Community.

Becoming a member means you’ll receive our annual newsletter with program highlights and how we are progressing toward our goals of improving infant and maternal health.

Not an Alaska resident? You can still contribute a gift and/or subscribe to our newsletter (below)!

Annual Events

Caring for Alaska

Kodiak KINDNESS partners with Matson to help clean up Kodiak Island beaches, watersheds, and trails.

 

Crawl the Rock

Babies line up with a caregiver to crawl/toddle down the short race course. Friends and relatives from near or far can sponsor a baby and watch race footage afterward.

The Milk Run

The Kodiak KINDNESS Milk Run/Walk “pick-your-own-distance” options and includes a “littles” foot race for toddlers and preschoolers.