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
…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 would like an individual prenatal consult to discuss any particular concerns or questions about infant feeding…OR…ask your Kodiak clinic, midwife or WIC Program for our enrollment packet which includes a pre-addressed, stamped envelope you can drop in the mail to us. Free online prenatal classes are offered by Providence; contact the Education Department at 907-481-2475 to register. Free in-person breastfeeding classes (taught by Heather Preece, IBCLC) are offered at PKIMC at 5:30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Call 907-539-2660 for more information! Whether pre-registered or not, all families who deliver at PKIMC are offered KINDNESS enrollment before they take their little ones home.
What’s happening next with KINDNESS?
Oct
6th
2-5 pm
Let’s Grow KINDNESS – Community Celebration!
Mark your calendars for Oct 6th from 2-5 pm at Fort Abercrombie Picnic Site, with a brief ceremony at 3:30 pm. We want to honor everyone who has supported Kodiak KINDNESS since 2006 to grow into where it is today. KINDNESS invites the entire community to celebrate with us as our organization marks a significant milestone. Please share in our joy as Heather Preece, Kodiak KINDNESS founder, transitions into a supportive role on our board, and Kate Paulson steps up to be our Executive Director. We’ll have a bonfire, games and rock-painting for kids. We’ll provide tea, hot chocolate and S’mores. Bring a snack to share if you can! Come one, come all!
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
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.