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2020 WIC Legislative and Appropriations Agenda

SUMMARY OF NWA FISCAL YEAR 2020 FUNDING REQUESTS Total funding request: $6.15 billion + contingency fund Set-aside for Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program: $90 million Set-aside for WIC infrastructure: $14 million […]

The WIC Food Package

WIC provides a monthly food package (sometimes described as a food prescription) of nutritious foods tailored to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health, growth, and development. […]

WIC, Medicaid, and SNAP: Teaming up to Improve the Health of Women and Children

A key component of WIC’s effectiveness in improving nutrition and health outcomes is the program’s strong partnerships with other healthcare, nutrition, and social service programs. On the federal level, WIC’s […]

NWA’s Efforts to Recruit and Retain WIC Participants

“NWA’s Mission: The National WIC Association (NWA) provides its members with tools and leadership to expand and sustain effective nutrition services for mothers and young children. The WIC program is […]

WIC For A Stronger, Healthier America

THE CRITICAL NEED FOR WIC Across the United States, in urban and rural areas, WIC’s time-limited services and benefits ensure that children get a strong, healthy start in life. There […]

What Is The National WIC Association?

The National WIC Association (NWA) is the go-to voice of and for WIC leaders at the nation’s more than 12,000 WIC locations across the country. We provide member-driven advocacy; educate, […]

Increasing Breastfeeding in the Low-Wage Worksite

Barriers, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations to improve worksite lactation for low-wage working mothers.

Charting a New Course to Improve the Quality of Perinatal Care

Annual state and county fact sheets on California hospital breastfeeding rates, policies, and practices.

Using Data to Drive Change: California Continues to Increase In-Hospital Breastfeeding Rates

Bi-annual state report, annual state & county fact sheets on CA hospital breastfeeding rates, policies and practices.

Washington WIC Annual Summary Report by Congressional District FY2017

Data about Washington State Department of Health WIC participation, services provided and dollars spent by congressional district for FY2017

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