Advocacy Archives - California WIC Association

Support AB 2160: Strengthening Breastfeeding Support for California Families

Mar 16, 2026 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Lactation, Maternal Care

AB 2160 (Rodriguez) continues to move forward in the California Legislature, and the California WIC Association is proud to co-sponsor the...

2024 WIC By The Numbers Infographic

Oct 7, 2024 | Advocacy, News, Nutrition, Publications, Reports, WIC Agencies, WIC Information, WIC Resources

To celebrate

Connecting WIC and Early Education

Jun 29, 2018 | Advocacy, Child Development, Early Childhood, Issue Briefs, Parenting, Policy Briefs, WIC Agencies, WIC Resources

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.

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.

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.