We invite you 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, including recordings of archived webinars, is for Local and State WIC agency staff with active NWA membership ONLY. 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.
Have expertise, insights, or experiences to share with the WIC community? Whether you’re supporting research on WIC benefits redemption, supporting participants with gestational diabetes, navigating picky eating in toddlers, or sharing innovative program strategies, your perspective can help inform and inspire others. Submit a webinar proposal to NWA here!
Submissions from or featuring WIC staff or WIC participants will receive preference.
Are you a BCP of NWA? An annual webinar is a BCP benefit. Please contact [email protected] to learn more. You can view the Code of Conduct for Execution Guidelines here.
Title: Solids Made Simple: Introducing Solids & Baby-Led Feeding
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
Description: In this session, we will explore practical applications for starting solids with babies, focusing on timing, baby-led feeding, and supporting children with special feeding needs. We will address common misconceptions, strategies for introducing new foods, and the impact of social media on feeding practices. Attendees will learn about valuable resources to guide effective feeding practices.
Speakers: Lyndsey Huss,MS, RDN,Lead, Nutrition Science Communications,Gerber Products Co.; Wendy Shaw,Ed.D, MBA, RDN,Lead, Medical Marketing,Gerber Products Co.
Title: Where Clinics Can Act: Barriers, Facilitators, and Opportunities for Improvement
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
Description: This webinar is part two of a three-part series within the Advancing Health Equity to Achieve Diversity and Inclusion in WIC (AHEAD) 3.0: Enhancing Equity throughout the WIC Participant Journey project (https://www.nwica.org/press-releases/national-wic-association-receives-16-million-to-improve-participant-experience). The session will focus on translating participant insights into practical improvements that WIC clinics can implement to strengthen participant experiences. Building on findings from the AHEAD 3.0 Journey Map Report, the presentation highlights barriers families face at different stages of engagement—from enrollment and appointments to benefit use and recertification. It examines how clinic environments, communication practices, and administrative processes shape participant trust, dignity, and continued participation. Attendees will explore key facilitators that support successful engagement and identify clinic-level actions that can reduce barriers and improve service delivery. The session will conclude with a discussion of short‑ and mid‑term opportunities for improvement, helping attendees prioritize realistic changes that strengthen access and participant satisfaction.
Speakers: Kimberley Broomfield-Massey, Principal Research and Evaluation Consultant, Urban Metrics Consultants
Title: Ensuring WIC Access for All Eligible Families, A New Model for Forecasting WIC Funding Needs for FY 2027 and Beyond
When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
Description: NWA and Westat partnered on a model to forecast future national WIC funding needs. This webinar will introduce the audience to the model, describe how it will be used for advocacy and to forecast funding needs in a dynamic policy environment, and discuss possible extensions for the future. Attendees will learn about immediate opportunities for WIC funding advocacy.
Speakers: Ali Hard, Director of Public Policy, National WIC Association, Dr. Courtenay Kessler, Senior Research Associate, Westat, & Breanna Wakar, Senior Research Associate, Westat
Title: Lessons Learned from the 2025 Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
Description: In this webinar, speakers will discuss the 2025 Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey report, which gathered responses from over 56,000 WIC participants from 27 WIC State Agencies between June and September 2025. The online survey included 46 questions and was available in four languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, and Haitian Creole. Participants were asked about their experiences and satisfaction with WIC, using the WIC card and app, shopping for WIC foods, perceptions of the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruits and vegetables, perceptions of recent WIC food package changes, and immigration concerns. Speakers will share survey results, some stratified by race and ethnicity, and select quotes from focus groups conducted with 51 participants. Findings can inform USDA and state efforts to increase program participation, retention, and improve receipt of health benefits by women, infants, and children.
Speakers: Danielle Lee, MPH, RD, Director of Communications and Research Engagement, Nutrition Policy Institute, Dania Orta-Aleman, PhD, MPH, Project Scientist, Nutrition Policy Institute, and KC Fiedler, MPH, Project Policy Analyst, Nutrition Policy Institute.
Title: AHEAD 3.0 Journey Map Report Summary: Findings, Recommendations, and Next Steps
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
Description: This webinar is the final session of a three-part series within the Advancing Health Equity to Achieve Diversity and Inclusion in WIC (AHEAD) 3.0: Enhancing Equity throughout the WIC Participant Journey project (https://www.nwica.org/press-releases/national-wic-association-receives-16-million-to-improve-participant-experience). The session synthesizes findings across the full WIC journey, highlighting both strengths and barriers that shape participant engagement. Drawing on survey data, focus groups, literature, and insights from the Participant Advisory Council (PAC), the presentation explores key themes such as relationships, administrative burden, and cultural responsiveness. Attendees will leave with actionable recommendations to strengthen WIC systems and support sustained participation.
Speakers: Kimberley Broomfield-Massey, Principal Research and Evaluation Consultant, Urban Metrics Consultants
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].