Leader Accreditation Department

Leader Applicant Resources

Valuable resources to aid you on your path to Leadership

Resources for Leader Applicants

A variety of printed resources are available to you on your journey to Leadership

Pre-Application Information

Resources for Leaders from La Leche League International (Requires Login)

Leader Applicant’s Resource Kit

(LARK)

Leader’s Handbook

From La Leche League International (Requires Login)

LLLI Policies and Standing Rules

From La Leche League International (Requires Login)

Childbirth and Breastfeeding Booklet

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Karin Gausman Fund

Financial assistance for Applicants

Leader Accreditation

Leader Application Work

Leader application work consists of the following five parts:

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Part : Personal History

You will discuss your understanding of LLL philosophy and how it relates to your experiences.

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Part 2: Breastfeeding Resource Guide (BRG)

You can complete this s
elf-directed learning about basic breastfeeding management and LLL resources on your own, with your supporting Leader or with other Applicants.

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Part 3: Checklist of Topics to Discuss in Preparation for LLL Leadership

You will review topics and exercises with your supporting Leader or attend virtual or in-person workshops discussing the topics that pertain to all LLL Leaders.

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Part 4: Background Reading/Learning

The Art of Breastfeeding – You will need to read or listen to the most recent edition of the Art of Breastfeeding or LAD-approved counterparts in an accessible language and format. It will be your primary resource for information about breastfeeding management.
Leader’s Handbook – You’ll need to be familiar with the topics in this handbook, if it is available in an accessible language and format.  It will be your primary resource for information about the work of an LLL Leader.

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Part 5: Preview of Parents’ Questions/Problems and Group Dynamics/Management

Working with your supporting Leader, you’ll discuss scenarios that may occur during LLL meetings and practice responding to helping questions by phone, email/text and in-person.

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For more information, please visit LLLI’s steps to accreditation and Leader Applicant Resources.