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May 14, 2025
 IMPORTANT
Food package guidance
The guidance document Food Package Changes Implemented on June 9 is now available! The document has helpful guidance, education tips, website information/resources and a section on commonly asked questions and answers.
Please reach out to your state WIC consultant with questions.
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day (State office closed)
Thursday, June 19 - Juneteenth (State office closed)
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April advisory group meeting notes
Review the April 28, 2025, Advisory Group Meeting for agenda notes. Reach out to your Advisory Group Representative if you have any questions.
Coffective app
A great start is at the tip of your fingers! This free, interactive app is designed to help families prepare for the hospital, build a support team, and get the best start possible for mom and baby.
If you have a WIC participant looking for reliable evidence-based content for breastfeeding and getting ready for baby, talk about the Coffective app!
Topics include skin-to-skin, first feed, feeding baby on cue, learning to hand express, and more!
You can find it in Google Play or in your Apple App Store.
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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 two sessions, there are still two more opportunities to learn from William. In the upcoming session, William will discuss the mental health impact fathers experience from external forces.
Please note that recordings will be available only to MDH staff.
Register for the session below.
Contact Carole.Kelnhofer@state.mn.us with questions.
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On demand trainings
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Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar
Register for the May 2025 Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar "Perinatal Emergency Preparedness" presented by Taeshaun H. Walters, MPH, CLC, CHT, Doula. New and existing Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinars can be viewed on-demand at glbw.thinkific.com.
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The week ahead
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Mon., May 19
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Tues., May 20
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Wed., May 21
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Thurs., May 22
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Fri., May 23
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9 a.m.
SC regional meeting
NE regional meeting
10 a.m.
NW regional meeting
1 p.m.
Metro regional meeting
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WIC fiscal claim due
12 - 1:00 p.m.
Supporting Wellness from Head to Toe with Walnuts
Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar
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8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
WIC services call
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12 - 1:00 p.m.
Bridging Gaps in Lactation Care for Rural Minnesota Families
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Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. This week includes:
- Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health - WIC Public Health Nutritionist
- Polk County Public Health - Wellness Coordinator WIC
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
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