Modernization

WIC App Modifications Needed to Improve WIC Participants’ Shopping Experience

This policy brief encourages modernization efforts to improve the shopping experience for WIC participants. The brief recommends improving WIC smartphone applications to better align their information with vendor systems to […]

Expanded Shopping Options Needed to Improve WIC Participants’ Shopping Experience

This policy brief encourages modernization efforts to improve the shopping experience for WIC participants. The brief recommends implementing expanded access to online purchasing options and farmers’ market purchases for WIC […]

2023 State of WIC Report: Building the Bridge to a Healthier Future

The 2023 State of WIC report – supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation – centers infant feeding, economic equity, and modernization of the WIC program. It brings lessons learned in […]

How to Implement a WIC Participant Recertification Portal

Recertifying for WIC can be difficult, especially for young families that are strapped for time and resources. To better understand WIC’s enrollment and retention gap and identify solutions to address […]

Learn About the Newly Formed WIC Technology Resource Group!

The National WIC Association (NWA) is thrilled to announce the formation of the WIC Technology Resource Group, a resource and learning partnership between NWA and Nava, a government technology consultancy and […]

Building tech: Power your mission

Learn the basics of building technology with an overview on modularity, preparing for success, and procuring technology services.

Engaging users and iterating: Power your mission

Rather than building your product based on assumptions about what users want, engage them throughout the building process to truly meet their needs.

Measuring success: Power your mission

To make sure product and program outcome success are linked, here’s a handful of measurement best practices to use during product development cycles.

Setting goals: Power your mission

Instead of purely defining goals around a functioning technology product, define what program outcomes you want the technology to help you achieve. Learn how.

How We Can Build a More Modern WIC Experience

Blog post detailing how to build a more modern WIC experience.