Newsletters, publications, and resources for WIC Agencies.
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.
New opportunities for WIC and public health to join efforts are available now and unfolding in the future.
New opportunities for WIC and public health to join efforts are available now and unfolding in the future.
Breast milk provides the perfect balance of nutrients tailored to the baby’s needs, promoting healthy growth and development.
By promoting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding, we can contribute to healthier families and communities, creating a brighter future for the next generation.
Breastfeeding rates will never increase unless we ensure that institutions like hospitals and workplaces support breastfeeding.
In this policy brief on preventing obesity in early childhood we present the need for and examples of peer counseling for breastfeeding mothers.
Childhood obesity is an urgent health crisis in California. Read more in this brief.
Obesity risk among WIC participants is one of the most serious public health nutrition challenges facing health care providers.
In this policy brief on preventing obesity in early childhood, CWA and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center present the need for breastfeeding exclusively.
We have a great program planned for you! Register for the 2026 Fall Education Day and Annual Directors Meeting today. Deadline to book your hotel is coming up on September 3. Agendas, hotel information, and registration is available on our webpage. See you in October!