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Thank you for your interest in participating in the ROSE Community Transformer and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training hosted by the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition and Vital Village Network in partnership with Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE)!

Training Dates: March 18th-20th, 2026 9:00-4:00p EST

Training Location: Virtually

The ROSE Community Transformer Training workshop takes place over three days. During the training, individuals will learn essential skills for providing peer counseling in lactation management and methods for making referrals to resources for interventions outside their scope of practice. The first two days, led by Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere, use an evidence-based curriculum on providing peer breastfeeding support. The third day of the workshop is designed and led by Boston Breastfeeding Coalition members and will focus on how to organize and host a lactation support group. Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPS) will be available for this training.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 13th 2026

Decisions will be issued by late February. If you have any questions, please email breastfeed@vitalvillage.org

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2026 ROSE Training Scholars Application

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Your Interest

Please select which training you are interested in taking.

Scholarship preference will go to those who meet the following criteria. However, your application will still be considered if you do not meet these criteria.

I can fulfill a required volunteer commitment at a breastfeeding support group for 50-hours of service following the completion of the ROSE Community Transformer Training. The hours of service include volunteering at a breastfeeding support group for two hours a week for six months (March - September 2026).

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I can commit to attending the virtual 3 Day ROSE training in its entirety. Dates for ROSE Training are March 18-20, 2026 9:00a-4:00p EST )

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Are you able to commit to attending all three days of the ROSE training over March 25-27, 2025 from 9:00a to 4:00p EST

Are you able to commit to participating and completing the CLC training (May-August) in its entirety? (Quizzes, exam, reading materials, online models/videos, participation in weekly or biweekly 2023 Scholar Cohort Meetings, monthly Scholar Support Nights, and regular meetings with Mentor)

4. Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

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Interest Details

Please assess the reasons that motivate you to apply for this training. (1 being not a motivating factor, 5 being a very strong motivator)

Professional Development

Not a motivating factor

Very strong motivator

5 4 3 2 1

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Contributing to the Breastfeeding Coalition and Local Community

Not a motivating fator

Very strong motivator

5 4 3 2 1

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Personal Experience

Not a motivating factor

Very strong motivator

5 4 3 2 1

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Other

Not a motivating factor

Very strong motivator

5 4 3 2 1

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Why are you interested in providing breastfeeding support to caregivers? Please be as specific and comprehensive as possible.

What are you hoping to take away from the ROSE training and your volunteer experience? Please be as specific and comprehensive as possible.

Breastfeeding and Community Experience

Have you breastfed in the past? If so, for how long?

Are there any current or past networks of parents with young children that you are already connected to in Boston (ex. Playgroups, parenting groups, case management) that we may not know about? Please be specific.

As many groups are in their first years of existing in the community, we often seek support from our community scholar volunteers to share the word about our support groups, so it is helpful to understand which networks you are a part of that you feel comfortable sharing our information with.

Where do you live? If Boston, please specify which neighborhood.

Do you work in Boston? If so, where, and please specify which neighborhood.

Do you work outside of the home?

(Optional) Self-identify your race, ethnicity, or cultural background?

Due to our commitment to equity, we seek to offer opportunities to members of communities that have not been traditionally included in professional lactation training opportunities.

Do you speak any other languages? If so, please specify which languages and your level of comfort for facilitating a group in that language.

Which lactation training(s) have you attended? (Please select all that apply)

Please specify training:

Logistical Information

Will technology access be a barrier to your attendance of this training?

Please note that all components of the training will require access to the internet, and it is expected that you will attend monthly Scholar Support Nights via Zoom to connect with other Breastfeeding Scholars.

Do you anticipate needing support around scheduling study time while balancing child care?

While we cannot provide in-person childcare, your mentor may be able to help develop strategies with you.

If granted a scholarship, you will volunteer weekly with other counselors to co-facilitate a support group. We currently have both in-person and hybrid lactation support group options. Learn more about our current breastfeeding support groups here.

We currently have both in-person and hybrid lactation support group options. Please select all that you are avaliable for.

Can you commit to facilitating a weekly breastfeeding support group following the training for 6 months (average of 2-3 hours per week)?

SUPPORT GROUPS: Please check ALL groups you could volunteer with considering travel time and access to technology.

If accepted, you would only be placed with one group.) We currently have both in-person and hybrid lactation support group options.

CLC Training Specific Questions

Would you still be able to attend this training without a full or partial scholarship?

Yes

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Examples include: from personal funds or sponsored by your workplace

If given a full scholarship for the training, would you be willing and able to purchase the necessary study materials (estimated at $80)?

Yes

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If you'd like to share any accommodations or modifications you may need to fully participate in the training, please share them here.

Would you be interested in participating in a virtual Certified Breastfeeding Specialist training through Lactation Education Resources?https://www.lactationtraining.com/shopping/online-shop/lactation-consultant-courses/lactation-consultant-training-program-core-phase-i-detail

Yes

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Confidence

Please indicate your level of agreement with the statements below on a scale of 1 (low agreement/disagree) - 5 (high agreement).

a) I feel confident in my knowledge about breastfeeding

Low agreement/disagree

High agreement

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b) I feel confident that I can educate women on their breastfeeding concerns

Low agreement/disagree

High greement

5 4 3 2 1

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c) I feel confident that I can facilitate a supportive group environment for breastfeeding support group attendees.

Low agreement/disagree

High agreement

5 4 3 2 1

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Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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2026 ROSE Training Scholars Application

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