NWA 18th Annual Leadership Conference
and
WIC Food Package Implementation Summit

 The National WIC Association completed a very successful 18th Annual Washington Leadership Conference and WIC Food Package Implementation Summit. The Board of Directors and Staff of the National Office thank all who were able to take an active role in the Conference, in the Summit and who conveyed the message of WIC’s importance to the national agenda through visits to Congressional offices.

Click here to download presentations and supplementary information from the Washington Leadership and Summit website.

 

 

Welcome
Research shows that poor nutrition during early childhood increases the chance of anemia, adds to health care costs, and limits memory development and a child’s ability to learn.  Poor nutrition during a baby's first five years will affect that baby for the rest of its life.  During this critical period of a child’s development, WIC provides a safe, nurturing environment for education, healthcare and social service referrals, as well as free access to nutritious foods.

The National WIC Association (NWA) works on behalf of the WIC Program to gain bipartisan support in the US Congress, the support of successive Administrations and a broad coalition, including advocacy groups, health care and religious organizations and the CEOs of several Fortune 500 corporations.


Education, Training & Conferences

For nutrition, breastfeeding, advocacy and management skills building, networking and professional development turn to NWA to ensure your success as a WIC professional.

National WIC Association Annual Conference
" WIC: A Playground of Cultures"

 May 25 - 29, 2008

     Hilton, Minneapolis
    Minneapolis, Minnesota

  Click here for more information.  

 

 




Monday Morning Report

Published regularly, Monday Morning Report provides NWA members with the latest information on legislation, regulations and funding issues impacting WIC, grant opportunities and Association news.


 


Our Partners

Collaboration is a hallmark of the National WIC Association and its membership.  NWA partners with numerous public and private organizations and corporations to ensure the continuing success of the WIC Program.  Some of our partners include the following...

 American Baby Group 
 Campbell Soup Company 
 General Mills 
 Gerber Products, Co. 
 HemoCue, Inc. 
 Kellogg Company 
 Malt-O-Meal 
 Medela 
 The Parenting Group   

Our State Affiliates

Our State Association are critical partners that help to advocate the importance and value of the WIC Program to policy and community leaders in their state and local communities. Their efforts to monitor local WIC issues help to inform the National WIC Association of future trends that may impact the larger WIC Community.

 California WIC Association 
Missouri WIC Association (web site not available)
 New York State WIC Association 
 Washington Association of Local WIC Agencies
Wisconsin State WIC Association (web site not available)

 





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