Will County Health Department Announces New Breastfeeding Support Group Starting In August

The Will County Health Department has announced the creation of a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle.

The Milk Circle will meet twice a month on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The meetings will take place at the Will County Health Department’s Main Office in Joliet, located at 501 Ella Avenue, inside the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office.

The Milk Circle will hold a separate kick-off meeting on August 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon, before hosting its first meeting on August 19, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The kick-off meeting will give community members the chance to meet and interact with the staff of the Will County Health Department and meet with area organizations. Refreshments will be provided and there will be door prizes at the kick-off meeting. Spanish translators will also be at the kick-off meeting and all future Milk Circle meetings.

“Supporting breastfeeding families is one of the most impactful ways we can invest in the health and well-being of our community,” said Alyssa Densberger, Nutrition Specialist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator at the Will County Health Department. “This new support group offers a welcoming space for parents to connect, share experiences and receive guidance during the critical and often challenging early stages of parenthood. Every family deserves the chance to start strong, and we’re here to walk alongside them on that journey.”