The purpose of NWA’s Local Agency Section is to:

• Link Local Agencies in a national forum to advance the health of women, infants and children.
• Assure the inclusion of Local Agency perspective in WIC issue discussions.
• Provide grassroots support for global issues concerning the WIC program.
• Provide Local Agency representation on NWA Committees and Task Forces.
• Coordinate and communicate Local Agency issues.

The benefits of NWA membership for Local Agencies include:

• A direct link with NWA’s Washington office with up-to-date information on legislation, funding and policy regarding the WIC program. Members receive the Association’s weekly newsletter, NWA Monday Morning Report , and have access to resources such as NWA’s WIC Local Agency Directory and a reduced cost.
• Access to a network of other interested, knowledgeable and committed individuals/groups working in or for the WIC program.
• The opportunity to work with a national organization as a member, state, regional or national representative, or member of NWA’s Board of Directors.
• The opportunity to serve on NWA committees, working to influence and establish policies and positions on issues of great importance to their state WIC programs.
• Reduced registration fees for NWA conferences, seminars, and workshops with a proven reputation for presenting top-of-the-line speakers, valuable sessions on nutrition and health-related issues and the latest trends in efficient and effective services provision.

Local Agency membership dues are based on the monthly average participation.

For more information and the cost of State Agency membership, contact NWA’s Membership & Coordinator at 202/232-5492 or e-mail members@nwica.org.