Updated: Section 1.4 Grant Application Process and Exhibit 1-O: WIC and Peer Breastfeeding Support Grant Application Process Overview
Section 1.4: Grant Application Process provides a description of what agencies can apply for a WIC Grant and outlines a high-level overview of the process.
Summary of changes made:
- Provided clarification that the grant cycle opens every 5 years and is based on the MDH Master Grant Agreement Schedule.
- Added that an agency applying for a WIC program can also apply for a Peer grant.
Exhibit 1-O: WIC and Peer Breastfeeding Support Grant Application Process Overview outlines the prioritization of awarding a WIC grant.
Summary of the changes made:
- Information was added about applying for the Peer Breastfeeding Support Program Grant, highlighting that this is a competitive grant.
- The title was updated to reflect this change.
November local agency call minutes
Review the WIC Local Agency Conference Call - Nov. 15, 2023, minutes.
WIC formula webpage
The WIC Formula webpage contains information about Minnesota WIC contract formula, infant formula inserts in English and Spanish, and other resources for families. This page no longer appears as a banner on the main page. Participants can now find it on the Welcome to WIC! and the WIC Shopping Help webpages.
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Reminder: “The Valuable Role WIC Staff Play in Preventing and Addressing Iron Deficiency Anemia”.
Webinar Date: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023: 8:30 - 10:00 am
Description: One of the cornerstone aspects of the WIC program is the prevention of iron deficiency anemia among participants. Join former WIC CPA, Melissa Nelson, to discuss the vital role WIC staff play in preventing iron deficiency anemia. Together, we will explore the strategies, tools, and collaborations that WIC staff can apply to prevent and address this pressing public health issue, ultimately improving the well-being of our communities.
Objectives:
- Describe the impact of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy and early childhood.
- Explain the role WIC staff play in identifying iron deficiency anemia.
- Know when a hemoglobin level is considered high risk and when a referral to a health care provider is necessary.
- Identify food sources of iron, including sources in vegetarian/vegan diets.
Register by clicking the link below:
The Valuable Role WIC Staff Play in Preventing and Addressing Iron Deficiency Anemia
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November Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar: Restorative Justice in the Birth and Breastfeeding Spaces
Register for the November, 2023 Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar "Restorative Justice in the Birth and Breastfeeding Spaces" presented by Panelists: Tameka Jackson-Dyer, BASc, IBCLC, CHW, CLE/S/C; Raeanne Madison, MPH; Shannon McKenney Shubert, MPH, CLC; and Tameka White, CLS. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. EST (7:00 a.m. CT) to watch whenever and wherever.
Michigan Breastfeeding Network transitioned to a new learning management system for the Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinars, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Visit glbw.thinkific.com and make an account/log into existing account to view new and existing webinars.
The Week Ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage.
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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