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