Berkshire Nursing Families

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Berkshire Nursing Families

FREE lactation and parenting services and support to families of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Call or Text 24/7 for support 413-344-2800

BNF provides Berkshire County families services prenatally, and postpartum up to 6 months, with additional support offered up to a year or longer whenever needed. BNF provides developmental education, lactation consultations, a 24/7/365 feeding and parenting support line, playgroups, peer support groups, childbirth and breastfeeding classes, and home, clinic, pediatrician-based, and virtual visits – all for free – thanks to the generous support of grants and donors. No family ever receives a bill from BNF.

01/11/2026

Tickets go on sale Saturday, January 17!

The 22nd Annual BNF Trivia
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Cocktail Hour 5:00pm
Dinner & Trivia 6:00pm
Williams Inn, Williamstown, MA

👉 Get your team together now or plan to play as an individual.

The night hosts 8 rounds of trivia, a coveted B***Y prize, and some new fun and games!

01/10/2026

Wow! You showed up — and families will feel it.

Together, our community raised $37,755 for families (including a $15,000 match from a generous anonymous donor) to support parents and babies across Berkshire County!

Because of you, parents will have trusted support, evidence-based care, and someone in their corner during one of the most vulnerable seasons of life.

You made this happen! We’re so grateful to be in this with you.

01/07/2026

"April came over shortly after I got home with Arya and assisted me with my latch, weighing her to see how much she eats in a feeding and also getting me situated with my pump. The early on assistance really helped me feel more aware and prepared mentally with support for my breastfeeding journey." - RuthAnn

We are so happy to help support you and your family.
If you're pregnant or have feeding questions, message us 24/7 to get started!
(413) 344-2800

Our services are always 100% free for families in the Berkshires.

12/31/2025

As you are reading this, we guarantee there are new parents throughout Berkshire County feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. At Berkshire Nursing Families we make sure they don't face those moments alone.

Your generosity today can make a real difference for a family tomorrow. You can be someone's hero.

Even $10 --doubled to $20 with our match! -- helps us say yes to more families instead of turning them away.

Can you give today?
www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org/donate

12/29/2025

OUR YEAR END MATCH IS ALMOST GONE! 😧

Here are 3 reasons to give to BNF today:

🍼 Your gift is doubled right now!!!
🍼 Your donation helps families during one of the hardest moments of their lives.
🍼 This is your last chance to give in 2025, and it’s Tax-deductible!

If you have been thinking about giving, this is the moment. Don’t let this opportunity to double your impact pass by!

12/27/2025

✨ Prenatal Yoga – Free 6-Week Series! ✨
Join us to move, prepare, and connect.

📅 Sundays, January 4 - February 8, 2026
🕑 11:30am - 1:00pm
📍 Optimal Healing, North Adams, MA

👉Only 1 Space Remaining! Register at BerkshireNursingFamilies.org/yoga
Our services and playgroups are always free, and open to everyone, no matter how you feed your baby!

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from BNF! From all of us to all of you, we look forward to continuing to provide support and resources to you in the new year. ❤️🤱🏻🍼

12/23/2025

We are hiring for two (that’s right 2️⃣) positions!

📣Lactation Specialist 1 (with paid certification training included). Support BIPOC-centered perinatal programming, and assist senior lactation staff during visits while you earn your CLC certification in a mentorship-focused work environment.

📣Outreach and Inclusion Specialist will assist and promote community-based programs throughout Berkshire County to expand access to culturally responsive lactation support and education.

Check out the job descriptions on our website. We can’t wait to see your resume and cover letter!

Image Description: An orange and peach background with the words “We are Hiring! Join our team. Open positions: -Lactation Specialist -Outreach and Inclusion Specialist. To apply and learn more visit BerkshireNursingFamilies.org/jobs”

12/21/2025

Wanna know the best part of our BNF Lactation Staff’s job?

I will give you a hint, it starts with a Y and ends with a U!

YOU, are at the center of all the work we do at BNF. We light up when we get to talk about the work we do helping families. BNF is honored to be a part of so many families first days with their babies.

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North Adams, MA

Telephone

+14133442800

Website

http://www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org/

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