Federal Policy

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors: A Successful Program That Should be Expanded

WIC’s Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program is a cost-effective, evidence-based resource for pregnant women and new moms participating in WIC. The National WIC Association recommends increased federal support to make peer […]

WIC Program Funding Process

“WIC is a domestic discretionary program under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). This means that WIC, unlike mandatory assistance programs […]

WIC’s Doors Remain Open: An Update on Immigrants’ Rights to WIC Benefits and How to Handle Participants’ Concerns

During this webinar, NWA and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) provided an update on immigrants’ rights to WIC benefits. The panelists discussed the status of the leaked executive order […]