WIC Worksite Wellness
The Value of WIC Worksite Wellness
In April 2009, the California WIC Association (CWA) launched the WIC Worksite Wellness program to support the well-being of California WIC’s 3,000-3,500 employees. The program integrates a practical approach to health and nutrition, incorporating nutrition and health messages that staff share daily with WIC families.
The WIC Worksite Wellness program helps local WIC agencies achieve and maintain Well WIC Worksite certification by providing support and guidance, empowering them to create healthy worksites to promote staff engagement in healthy behaviors and activities year-round.
Bi-Annual Movement/Walking Challenge
That’s a wrap! The September Wellness Challenge finished with a flourish in participation, wellness, and numerous steps that bolstered health, ignited community, and fostered a sense of belonging. Over 279 WIC team members joined the Wellness challenge, tackling challenges of 10k steps, 6k steps, mental health, or individual movement. The motivation of participants stemmed not just from the physical and mental benefits, but also from the fantastic CWA prizes they could win.
Save the date for our next challenge coming in March 2025! Check back for information available at the beginning of the year.
Becoming a Certified Well WIC Worksite
- Make the Commitment
Complete, sign, and submit the Commitment Form. Your agency has 18 months to plan, complete, and become certified.
- Designate a “Wellness Coordinator” and form a Wellness Committee
The Wellness Coordinator will oversee the Worksite Wellness program implementation.
- Conduct a Staff Wellness Survey
Your staff will need to complete a staff wellness survey to assess wellness habits before they begin the program. You are welcome to use your own survey or you can use our survey.
- Complete the Ten Steps to Becoming a Certified Well WIC Worksite Work Plan
Download the 10 Steps Guide, then choose at least two objectives for each step. Follow the objectives to fulfill each step.
- Create a folder on your computer to keep important documents
Document how you achieved your Ten Steps of the Program and chosen objectives! Use photos, stories, testimonials, samples, etc. to display your work towards becoming a Certified Well WIC Worksite. This can be uploaded when you submit your certification form below.
Recertification: Staying Certified
To maintain active WIC Worksite Wellness certification, your agency must complete the following. Recertification lasts for an additional three years.
- Review the 10 Steps Guide, then choose at least two objectives for each step. Follow the objectives to fulfill each step.
- Create an electronic folder to keep important WWW documents.
Document how you achieved your Ten Step objectives! Use photos, stories, testimonials, samples, etc. to display your work towards Recertification as a Well WIC Worksite. This can be uploaded when you submit your Recertification Form below.
WWW Guide
Download the guide for information on Certification and Re-Certification
Questions?
Contact Jenniffer Duran-West
Update Contact Info
New Wellness Coordinator? Update your info.
WIC Healthy Recipe Playlist
Explore our healthy recipes in easy to follow videos! Includes salads, pizza, pasta, and more.
Certified Well WIC Worksites
Congrats to these WIC worksites who have gone through certification and/or recertification!
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- Alameda County
- American Red Cross
- Ampla Health
- Butte County
- CDPH State WIC Division
- California WIC Association
- City and County of San Francisco
- Clinica Sierra Vista
- Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo
- Community Action Partnership of Kern County
- Community Bridges
- Community Medical Centers
- Community Resource Project
- Contra Costa County
- Delta Health Care
- Fresno Economic Opportunities Council
- Gardner Family Care Corporation
- Glenn County
- Indian Health Center of Santa Clara
- Kings County Health Department
- LA Biomedical Research Institute
- Long Beach City Department of Health
- Madera County Department of Health
- Marin County
- Merced County
- Monterey County
- Napa County
- North County Health Services
- Northeast Valley Health Corporation
- Orange County WIC
- Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
- Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.
- Riverside County Department of Public Health
- Riverside/San Bernardino Indian Health Services
- San Luis Obispo Health Agency
- San Mateo County
- San Ysidro Health
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Clara County
- SDSU Research Foundation
- Shasta County
- Solano County Health & Social Services
- Sonoma County
- Stanislaus County
- The Resource Connection
- Tiburcio Vasquez
- Tulare County
- United Health Centers of San Joaquin County
- Ventura County
- Watts Health Care Corporation
WIC Worksite Wellness Articles
W3 Newsletter: October 2024
Read the monthly official newsletter of WIC Worksite Wellness, your go-to resource for all things wellness! Each month we'll be diving into a treasure trove of health tips, nutritious recipes, and exciting wellness challenges designed to help you thrive. For more...
W3 Newsletter: September 2024
Read the monthly official newsletter of WIC Worksite Wellness, your go-to resource for all things wellness! Each month we'll be diving into a treasure trove of health tips, nutritious recipes, and exciting wellness challenges designed to help you thrive. For more...
W3 Newsletter: August 2024
Read the monthly official newsletter of WIC Worksite Wellness, your go-to resource for all things wellness! Each month we'll be diving into a treasure trove of health tips, nutritious recipes, and exciting wellness challenges designed to help you thrive. For more...
