WIC Resources Archives - California WIC Association

The Government is Shut Down, But California WIC is Open!

Oct 28, 2025 | News, WIC Agencies, WIC Information, WIC Resources

As of October 1, 2025, when the federal government entered a shutdown, there has understandably been concern among families, providers,...

CWA Engaging Dads and Father-Figures Toolkit Updated 2025

Mar 7, 2025 | Announcements, Early Childhood, News, Publications, Reports, WIC Agencies, WIC Resources

Download our newly updated Engaging Dads and Father-Figures at WIC Toolkit

2024 WIC By The Numbers Infographic

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

To celebrate

The Role of Men and Dads in Children’s Lives

May 1, 2024 | Child Development, Early Childhood, Family Wellness, Health Tips, Parenting, WIC Agencies, WIC Resources

Discover how dads and men are redefining their role in children’s lives, going beyond stereotypes to actively shape holistic development.

9 Steps to Breastfeeding-Friendly Clinics

Jan 28, 2024 | Breastfeeding Support, Child Development, Infant Care, Lactation, WIC Resources

In these handouts, you will see steps, guidelines, and desired outcomes defining community health centers that fully support the breastfeeding dyad.

IBCLC Workforce Overview: August 2023

Aug 1, 2023 | Health Care Reform, Lactation, Modernize WIC, Publications, Reports, WIC Resources

CWA offers an overview to better understand the need and the cost of becoming an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for WIC.

Preventive Nutrition Services: Joining Health Care Reforms

Feb 23, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Health Care Reform, Issue Briefs, Nutrition, Publications, Reports, WIC Resources

In this brief, we recommend health reforms to improve nutrition access and education by linking services and programs among health providers, health plan administrators, and community organizers.

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.

Perinatal Nutrition Counseling Services for Low Income Women in California

May 31, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Health Care Reform, Issue Briefs, Nutrition, Publications, Reports, WIC Resources

In this report, we focus on the vital role nutrition plays in perinatal and neonatal health and the benefits of higher-intensity perinatal nutritional counseling.