The California WIC Association strongly condemns the Trump Administration's newly released public charge rule, which once again injects...
Statement from the California WIC Association on the Trump Administration’s New Public Charge Rule
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2025 CWA Impact Report
Our 2025 annual impact report features the achievements of our small but mighty team.
President Trump and Congressional Republicans Want to Slash WIC Produce Benefits—Putting Families’ Health and Local Economies at Risk
In Congress, the House Appropriations Committee has put forward a separate budget proposal that includes a smaller—but still deeply concerning—10% cut to the fruit and vegetable benefit. While not as severe as the Trump administration’s proposal, the House bill frames the reduction as a way “to begin a reset to pre-COVID levels.” That rationale ignores what we’ve learned before, during and since the pandemic: that increased fruit and vegetable benefits have significantly improved dietary quality, supported healthier pregnancies, and helped reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
What is a WIC Ambassador and Why Should You Become One?
Becoming a WIC Ambassador – what does it mean and why is it important?
Dr. Shannon Whaley as Congressman Ted Lieu’s special invited guest in DC
Dr. Shannon Whaley from PHFE WIC had the honor of being Representative Ted Lieu’s special guest at the President’s Joint Address of Congress on March 4, 2025.
2024 CWA Impact Report
Our 2024 annual impact report features the achievements of our small but mighty team.
Celebrating 50 Years of WIC in California: A Golden Legacy of Health and Community Support
The California WIC Association celebrates 50 years of the Women, Infant, and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition Program at the State Capitol.
Connecting WIC and Early Education
By working together, WIC and childcare programs can more efficiently use limited public resources and better support children’s development. Learn more in our brief.
Meeting Challenges, Managing Change: CA Hospital Breastfeeding Rates Fact Sheets
This policy update on California breastfeeding and hospital performance includes important data on exclusive breastfeeding by ethnicity and in-hospital and exclusive breastfeeding rates.
WIC WORKS: Higher Breastfeeding Rates Can Reduce Obesity
Breast milk provides the perfect balance of nutrients tailored to the baby’s needs, promoting healthy growth and development.
WIC WORKS: Policy Changes Raise Breastfeeding Rates
By promoting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding, we can contribute to healthier families and communities, creating a brighter future for the next generation.
Making the Case for Breastfeeding: The Health Argument Isn’t Enough
Breastfeeding rates will never increase unless we ensure that institutions like hospitals and workplaces support breastfeeding.