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Talking About WIC with Elected Officials

Explore this resource collection for WIC employees, focusing on communicating with elected officials. Learn the difference between lobbying and advocacy and gain practical strategies for effective engagement. Enhance your understanding of the legislative process and build meaningful relationships with policymakers. Amplify your voice as a WIC advocate and make a difference with these valuable resources.


Resources in this Collection


Guidance
Why Advocacy Matters
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…
Guidance
What is Advocacy
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…
Guidance
When Does Advocacy Become Lobbying?
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource,…

Guidance
WIC Funding Basics
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource,…
Guidance
Building Support for WIC in Your Community: Engaging Partners and Forging Coalitions
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…
Guidance
Developing Strong Advocacy Messages
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…

Guidance
Contacting Elected Officials
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…
Guidance
Engaging the Media to Promote WIC
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…
Guidance
Telling Your WIC Story: Why and How
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…

Guidance
Evidence-Based WIC Advocacy
Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource…