April local agency call minutes
Review the WIC Local Agency Conference Call (PDF) - April 16, 2025
National Infant Immunization Week
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed April 21-28 Infant Immunization Week in Minnesota (PDF) and the Minnesota Department of Health is urging families to get children caught up on vaccines.
Learn more: News Release: Minnesota families urged to get young children caught up on vaccines
MinnesotaCare now available to residents regardless of immigration
More Minnesotans now have access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance through the MinnesotaCare program. A new law allows low-income residents to qualify regardless of immigration status.
MinnesotaCare covers a broad range of health care services, like preventive, routine, specialty and emergency care. Most services will cost nothing out of pocket.
Individuals are eligible for MinnesotaCare if they:
- Live in Minnesota.
- Meet the income limits.
- Lack other health insurance options. If health insurance is available through employment, an individual may still qualify if the insurance from their employment is too expensive.
How to enroll in MinnesotaCare:
- You can apply for MinnesotaCare through MNsure, Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace.
- You can apply any time through the MNsure Apply and Enroll
Individuals can get one-on-one help applying from a trusted community partner and MNsure-certified navigators. For help finding an assistor or navigator, visit the MNsure: Find an Assistor
WIC local agency webpage changes
The WIC Local Agency webpage is getting a makeover! We have a new Breastfeeding section to organize all the breastfeeding resources and information in one place. It is located just below the Nutrition section, and Staff Resources is placed below Nutrition and Breastfeeding.
These breastfeeding resources are now placed in the new Breastfeeding section:
- Staff Breastfeeding Resources
- Breastfeeding in Emergencies
- Lactation Continuing Education
- Breastfeeding Awards
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We will add a Peer Breastfeeding Program subcategory in the Breastfeeding section, featuring information and resources related to peer breastfeeding.
Please send any feedback on this change to Rosie Pierce-Martin.
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
Reminder: WIC foods and shopping experience
Minnesota WIC is offering a live WIC Foods and Shopping Experience training webinar. It will be offered quarterly beginning Tuesday, April 29. One CPEU credit will be awarded for taking this training. There is no reason to attend additional sessions, as the same information will be presented at every session. These sessions WILL NOT be recorded. Erin Kelsey from the Vendor Team, and Mary Frances Guiney and/or Jayne Thalhuber from the Nutrition Team will be the presenters.
Upcoming dates for the training sessions
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:
- St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health WIC Nutrition Educator - Somali or Spanish Speaking
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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