Our Story

Our Mission

At Feeding Futures, we are deeply committed to ensuring that all families, regardless of their socioeconomic status, have access to the resources, guidance, and specialized support they need to successfully breastfeed and nourish their babies. By improving access to these services, we not only support healthier families but also contribute to better overall public health in our community.

Our goal is that by providing IBCLCs and other lactation providers the chance to enroll in our program to provide this essential service to Tencare covered families across our state and be reimbursed for their time, that more families across the state will be able to breastfeed their babies. In the future we hope to have FF offices in every Tennessee Region, and providers in every county so that we may be a resource to Tenncare families to find a lactation provider near them, and for aspiring IBCLCs to earn their contact hours required for the board exam.

Our Values

Equity: We believe that every family, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserves access to quality lactation support and resources.
Empowerment: We empower parents with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about breastfeeding and infant feeding.
Compassion: We approach every family with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges they face.
Collaboration: We value partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and families to create a comprehensive support network.
Education: We prioritize education for both parents and caregivers, fostering an environment of learning and growth.
Advocacy: We advocate for policies and practices that promote breastfeeding and maternal health, striving for systemic change.

our GOALS

Our vision

Increase Access: Expand the availability of lactation support services in underserved communities across Tennessee, ensuring that low-income families can easily access help.
Enhance Education: Develop and provide educational resources and workshops for parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers on breastfeeding and lactation support.
Build Community Support: Create peer support groups and networks to connect families with each other and with lactation professionals, fostering a sense of community.
Measure Outcomes: Implement a system to track maternal and infant health outcomes in families receiving our support, using data to inform future programs and services.
Advocate for Change: Work with policymakers to promote legislation that supports breastfeeding initiatives and maternal health programs for low-income families.
Raise Awareness: Conduct outreach campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of lactation support and its impact on maternal and infant health.

Our organization was birthed from the individuals in Milk+Honey Health private practice working tirelessly to bridge this gap by offering insurance covered lactation counseling to medicaid families. After TennCare expanded coverage of lactation services in our state in 2023, many IBCLCs found they were still unable to provide care to Medicaid recipients in their communities. In the state of Tennessee, IBCLCs are not categorized as licensed providers- meaning MOST in community practice are unable to contract with Medicaid MCOs. We were the first practice in the state to be in network with all 3 MCOS. Unfortunately trailblazing cost our small business over $20,000 in revenue while waiting months for payments from MCOS until we were able to work out the kinks in the program together. Our small practice now sees over 500 TennCare patients per year. We are deeply committed to bridging the gap between lactation professionals and TennCare patients.

Our Operations Team

This team handles the feeding futures operations and brings the vision to life. The coordinate patients with providers and ensure providers are trained and then are paid on time. This team also ensures that FF parents receive well rounds care from their FF provider.