Learn how to identify gaps and unmet needs in your community.

Discover how to start small and build momentum for lasting change.

Understand how to combine data and stories to drive real impact.

About the Digital Download

Public health isn’t just about preventing disease—it’s about creating conditions where families can thrive. This guide shows how one idea grew into Latched Support, a nonprofit now serving more than 4,000 families every year. You’ll see the real steps leaders take to go from a spark of an idea to lasting community change.

What You’ll Learn

In this guide, you’ll learn how to identify the gaps in your community by asking who is being left out and what feels unacceptable. You’ll see how starting small can help you build momentum, and why combining data with real stories creates stronger impact. You’ll also discover the importance of building with the community—hiring, designing, and growing alongside the people you serve. Finally, you’ll gain insight into how to sustain and scale your work by securing resources, growing your team, and expanding your impact over time.

Tips for Future Leaders

remember that public health is 80% relationship-building, and your credibility is your greatest currency—so protect it. Don’t wait for everything to be perfect; start where you are and grow along the way. True resilience comes from building strong support systems, and every skill you pick up now, no matter how small, will serve you later in your journey.

About the Creator

Hi there! We’re Veronica and Ashley, and we’re passionate about turning ideas into real impact. What started as a simple conversation between two nurses and lactation consultants grew into Latched Support—a thriving nonprofit that now serves more than 4,000 families each year. In this guide, we share the same steps and lessons we learned along the way—so you can start building momentum and creating meaningful change in your own community.

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