We provide valuable educational content for all levels of WIC staff through professional development courses, webinars, and training resources.
We invite NWA members to explore our various WIC-related webinars. We offer webinars on Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET unless otherwise noted. See below for a schedule of upcoming webinars.
You can also register for upcoming webinars and watch our archived webinars on-demand on the NWA Online Community Webinars Group. The community is for WIC agency staff with active NWA membership. If you have issues accessing the online community, please email us at [email protected].
To attend NWA webinars, you must register in advance. The links below will take you directly to registration. Upon completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you don't see that email, please check your spam/junk mail folder. We strongly recommend you add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email safe senders list to be sure you get your confirmation and other important emails about the webinar.
Educating Members of Congress on WIC through Clinic Visits
Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 12:00pm PT, 1:00pm MT, 2:00pm CT, 3:00pm ET for 1 hour.
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Speakers:
Description: This webinar focuses on the transformative impact of inviting Members of Congress to visit Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinics. By experiencing firsthand how WIC supports maternal and child health, lawmakers gain invaluable insights that inform policy decisions. Hear from WIC staff with experience in hosting Members of Congress for clinic visits to learn effective strategies for organizing these visits, engaging clinic staff, and using personal stories to educate Members of Congress on the importance of sustained support for WIC. Explore how such engagements can foster deeper understanding and drive meaningful legislative action in support of WIC families.
Objectives:
Understand the Importance of Direct Engagement: Gain insights into why inviting Members of Congress to visit WIC clinics is crucial for educating policymakers about the practical impact of WIC on maternal and child health.
Learn Effective Strategies: Explore strategies for organizing successful clinic visits, including how to engage clinic staff, prepare impactful presentations, and use stories to effectively communicate WIC's benefits.
Explore Policy Implications: Discuss potential policy outcomes resulting from these visits, such as increased funding or improved legislative support for WIC and understand how to leverage these outcomes for sustained Member education efforts.
Healthy Mealtimes, Hosted by Gerber
Tuesday September 24, 2024, at 12:00pm PT, 1:00pm MT, 2:00pm CT, 3:00pm ET for 1 hour.
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Speaker: Dr Adriana Matiz
Description: Join us for valuable insights and strategies for supporting healthy eating habits during mealtime. The webinar will focus on age-appropriate nutrition and feeding practices and cover topics such as introducing solid foods, supporting healthy eating habits from an early age, and fostering a positive mealtime environment for families. Participants will receive practical tips and evidence-based guidance to support their nutrition counseling skills.
All live attendees will receive the following within approximately one week of the live webinar broadcast:
Have a webinar question or idea? Email us: [email protected].