Sept. 6: WIC Card Reorder Deadline
Sept. 20: August Affidavits Due
Frozen and Canned Fruits and Vegetables
WIC Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence Recipients
Staff Spotlight: Casey Florea
Seward County WIC in the News
Educational Opportunities
Frozen and Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables, canned and frozen, have been added to food packages successfully beginning Aug. 1, 2024. Testing completed by the state and some local agencies has gone well. Some WIC participants may have this benefit, and some may have to wait until their next appointment.
Please provide What can I buy with fruits and vegetables benefit? to your clients to assist them in selecting WIC approved items. We will have a Spanish version of this document soon. When it is ready both the English and Spanish versions will be available to you through the WICShopper app.
Remember only those that have Fruits & Vegetables- $ will be allowed frozen and canned. All others will remain fresh.
Local Agency Contracts
Local Agency contracts will expire Sept. 30, 2024. Your agency’s new contract will be effective as of Oct. 1, 2024. With the end of the contract period, please remember that any delays in your submissions will affect a timely end of year payout.
Please submit the authorized signer’s information (name, title and email address) to the KS WIC Fiscal email no later than Aug. 20.
WIC Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence Recipients
Congratulations to Konza Prairie Community Health Center, Meade County Health Department and Wyandotte County WIC Program for being awarded the WIC Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded 82 agencies across the country with the gold award, recognizing their commitment to support WIC breastfeeding families. Agencies are eligible to apply for the award if they have a breastfeeding peer counselor (BFPC) for at least a year and have met all of the required core components of the WIC Breastfeeding Model for Peer Counseling.
Staff Spotlight: Casey Florea
Casey Florea is featured in our staff spotlight series. Learn more about her role as the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator for the state agency in this video.
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Seward County WIC in the News
Seward County WIC is in the news for providing breastfeeding assistance and education.
Educational Opportunities
Immunization Webinar for WIC Staff
Learn more about the importance of vaccinations, vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women and get answers to common vaccine questions.
National WIC Association (NWICA): Healthy Mealtimes, Hosted by Gerber
The webinar will focus on age-appropriate nutrition and feeding practices and cover topics such as introducing solid foods, supporting healthy eating habits from an early age, and fostering a positive mealtime environment for families. Participants will receive practical tips and evidence-based guidance to support their nutrition counseling skills.
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition: 2024 Kansas Breastfeeding Conference
Oct. 17 and 18, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas.
Registration has opened for the 2024 Kansas Breastfeeding Conference! The registration fee is $179, and the hotel room block is open. Continuing education credits will be provided for nurses, dietitians, and lactation support providers.
NWICA: 2024 Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conference
Nov. 19-21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
For a list of all upcoming opportunities and information, visit the training webpage.
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