On Tuesday, the Senate Appropriations Committee released draft text of its fiscal year 2027 agriculture appropriations legislation. The bill maintains the longstanding bipartisan promise to fully fund WIC, providing $8.5 billion—enough to ensure that every eligible family who applies in FY27 can be served. The National WIC Association strongly urges Congress to advance a bipartisan, full-year funding bill before the current continuing resolution expires on December 11
Join the National WIC Association and the United States Lactation Consultant Association for Clinical Day 2026, an immersive, hands-on experience designed for lactation care professionals at every stage of practice. Through interactive sessions, case-based learning, and peer collaboration, attendees will sharpen real-world clinical skills, build meaningful professional connections, and leave with actionable tools and renewed confidence.
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week (BMMHW) raises awareness of the disparities Black mothers face in accessing maternal mental healthcare and the importance of equitable, culturally responsive support. The observance encourages open conversations, challenges systemic barriers, and calls for collective action to ensure every Black mother has access to the care and resources needed to thrive during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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