Quarterly SNAP outreach texting – begins in May
In May, we will add newly enrolled SNAP recipients to our quarterly texting outreach. SNAP enrollment confirms automatic WIC income eligibility for categorically eligible individuals. A new data sharing agreement with SNAP allows WIC to conduct outreach to individuals eligible for WIC, but not currently enrolled.
We will crosscheck names from SNAP with the Medicaid enrollees, so individuals don’t receive more than one outreach text message. We expect the number of SNAP recipients being added to the outreach list to be much smaller than the number of Medicaid recipients.
Our WIC advisory group requested in January that all texts (MA and SNAP) be sent together in the same batch.
WIC advisory group meeting
The next WIC advisory group meeting will be held virtually on Monday, April 28. Refer to the WIC Advisory Group webpage for the agenda.
Minnesota WIC designated breastfeeding expert practice group
Please join State breastfeeding staff and other WIC lactation professionals across Minnesota WIC for our new designated breastfeeding expert practice group! The goal of this group is intended for International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants and designated breastfeeding experts looking for an opportunity to connect and network with other lactation colleagues. Agenda items will include case studies, current research, support for discussing designated breastfeeding expert challenges. Meetings will be held monthly on the fourth Monday, from 9 -10 a.m. This is a drop-in style group, no need to rsvp or attend all meetings.
The next meeting will be on Monday, April 28: 9 - 10 a.m.
Use this link to join the meeting.
Dial in by phone
+1 651-395-7448,,421204730#United States, Minneapolis
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 421 204 730#
If you have any questions reach out to kristen.bricko@state.mn.us or rosie.pierce-martin@state.mn.us.
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
Upcoming trainings
Virtual lunch and learn series on fathers
William Moore’s presentations on fathers and their role in the family unit continues. If you missed the first session, there are still two more opportunities to learn from William. In the upcoming sessions, William will discuss the barriers fathers face in embracing their role and the mental health impact fathers experience from external forces. Please note that recordings will be available only to MDH staff.
Register for the session(s) below.
Contact Carole.Kelnhofer@state.mn.us with questions.
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 Participant centered services regional workshops
Register for one of the eight participant-centered services regional training workshops before the registration date closes. These workshops are designed for CPA staff. Peers are welcome to attend but not required.
Registration: 2025 PCS Regional Workshops
Registration close dates:
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Registration closes April 25 for workshops on May 13 (Rochester), May 14 (Shakopee), May 15 (Blaine)
- Registration closes June 6 for workshops on June 24 (Olivia), June 25 (St. Cloud), June 26 (Duluth)
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Registration closes July 7 for workshops on July 22 (Fergus Falls), July 23 (Bemidji)
Please contact your state consultant with questions.
On demand trainings
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Great Lakes breastfeeding webinar
Register for the April 2025 Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar "Birth Intervention Bias and Breastfeeding" presented by Taniah Ingram CBD, CBE, CBS. New and existing Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinars can be viewed on-demand at glbw.thinkific.com.
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The Week Ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. This week includes:
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Winona County Public Health Nursing Service - WIC Nutritionist (part-time)
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Olmsted County Public Health WIC Program - Nutrition Educator - WIC
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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