Advocacy Archives - California WIC Association

Celebrating 50 Years of WIC in California: A Golden Legacy of Health and Community Support

Sep 28, 2024 | Advocacy, Announcements, Events, News

The California WIC Association celebrates 50 years of the Women, Infant, and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition Program at the State Capitol.

Sustaining Change in Challenging Times

Jun 29, 2019 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Reports

California needs innovative breastfeeding support strategies. Advocates and policy makers must work together to develop action plans to combat potential reversals in breastfeeding rates.

Charting a New Course to Improve the Quality of Prenatal Care

Jun 29, 2017 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Lactation, Reports

The journey toward ensuring optimal prenatal care is ongoing, with continual advancements and shifts necessary to meet the evolving needs of expectant mothers.

Meeting Challenges, Managing Change: CA Hospital Breastfeeding Rates Fact Sheets

Jun 29, 2016 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Lactation, Policies, Reports

This policy update on California breastfeeding and hospital performance includes important data on exclusive breastfeeding by ethnicity and in-hospital and exclusive breastfeeding rates.

Using Data to Drive Change: California State Fact Sheets

Jun 29, 2016 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Reports

Policymakers and advocates have relied on publicly reported data to guide, evaluate, and monitor initiatives aimed at increasing breastfeeding rates throughout our diverse state. And these efforts have led to a steady rise in in-hospital exclusive breastfeeding rates.

Bringing Breastfeeding Home: Building Communities of Care

Aug 29, 2014 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Lactation, Reports

Because hospitals may be the only places where mothers can access skilled support, many mothers struggle to meet their breastfeeding goals after they leave. Support must continue beyond the hospital walls.

WIC WORKS: Higher Breastfeeding Rates Can Reduce Obesity

Jul 1, 2011 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Infant Care, Lactation, Nutrition, Policies, Policy Briefs

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

Jul 1, 2011 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Infant Care, Lactation, Nutrition, Policies, Policy Briefs

By promoting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding, we can contribute to healthier families and communities, creating a brighter future for the next generation.