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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WIC Watch Magazine: Spring 2026
CWA’s WIC Watch magazine is published twice yearly for California WIC employees and supporters. It features local agency events and best practices, relevant research and policy updates, conference and career highlights.
2025 CWA Impact Report
Our 2025 annual impact report features the achievements of our small but mighty team.
WIC Watch Magazine: Fall 2025
CWA’s WIC Watch magazine is published twice yearly for California WIC employees and supporters. It features local agency events and best practices, relevant research and policy updates, conference and career highlights.
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?
WIC Watch Magazine: Spring 2025
CWA’s WIC Watch magazine is published twice yearly for California WIC employees and supporters. It features local agency events and best practices, relevant research and policy updates, conference and career highlights.
The Power of WIC Through Data Linkages
Improving data exchange to support individual health care and social needs through the Data Exchange Framework (DxF) is a high priority...
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.
CWA Engaging Dads and Father-Figures Toolkit Updated 2025
Download our newly updated Engaging Dads and Father-Figures at WIC Toolkit
2024 CWA Impact Report
Our 2024 annual impact report features the achievements of our small but mighty team.
WIC Watch Magazine: Fall 2024
CWA’s WIC Watch magazine is published twice yearly for California WIC employees and supporters. It features local agency events and best practices, relevant research and policy updates, conference and career highlights.