WIC advisory group meeting
The next WIC advisory group meeting will be held virtually on Monday, Jan. 26. Refer to the WIC Advisory Group webpage for the agenda.
Policy Update: Exhibit 2-C has been revised
Exhibit 2-C: Request to Increase Administrative Funds (RIAF) has been converted from a fillable PDF or paper form to a REDCap survey. Content and requested information have remained the same. Please use the online survey moving forward and discard any previous versions of the form.
What to do if WIC translated videos play in English
We have heard from some local agencies that the Spanish translated Using your WIC card video is playing in English on YouTube instead of the original Spanish audio.
If this happens, check your YouTube settings to make sure the original Spanish audio is selected by:
- Clicking the video link (example: Usando su Tarjeta de WIC - Spanish (YouTube)).
- Click Settings on the bottom right side of the video player.
- Select Audio Track.
- Select Spanish (original).
YouTube has a new feature that auto dubs videos into additional languages. The Minnesota Department of Health is looking into the feature to make sure our videos are playing in the proper languages.
Contact Megan Leonard with questions.
Baby behavior video clips
MN WIC Baby Behavior Education (YouTube) Baby Behavior video clips were created to help caregivers learn to recognize and understand their baby’s cues and strengthen their bond with their new baby. These clips can be used as a visual aid to enhance verbal information provided to families during prenatal, postpartum, or infant contact, whether in person or over the phone. The clips are available to participants from the Welcome to WIC! webpage (under Nutrition & Your Family) or from the Minnesota WIC App (under Health and Nutrition Tips).
A new resource, Baby Behaviors Clip Descriptions (PDF), is a quick-reference tool for staff to understand and share the message behind each clip. Explore the WIC Baby Behaviors webpage for more tips and tools to refresh or enhance your education discussion with new parents or caregivers.
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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
Lessons in WIC: Case studies
Description: Join us for a one-hour virtual session where we will cover real-life scenarios to help WIC competent professional authorities (CPAs) recognize and manage common nutrition concerns. Content will repeat monthly with a new topic quarterly. No registration is required; join the session that fits your availability. Sessions will not be recorded.
Join link: Lessons in WIC: Case Studies
Training will be held on the third Thursday of every month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
- Jan.- March: Anemia case study
- April- June: Childhood obesity case study
- July- Sept.: Common nutrition concerns during pregnancy case study
- Oct.- Dec.: Picky eating case study
NOTE: If you plan to bring this training back to your team, we recommend that at least one member of your staff attend the live presentation to support a train-the-trainer approach.
Please see our Lessons in WIC: Case Studies webpage for more information.
Questions? Contact Carole Kelnhofer.
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Supporting children during immigration enforcement operations
Register for Supporting Children During Immigration Enforcement Operations
When: Friday, Jan. 16, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Pay what you can
Presenter: Hopewell Hodges, MA, PhD Candidate — Predoctoral Psychology Intern at the University of Minnesota
Description: Many children from immigrant and refugee families have loved ones at risk of deportation. For these children, immigration enforcement operations in a community can pose a risk to mental health and development. Fortunately, supportive adults in a child’s life can play a large role in protecting children’s mental health and promoting positive development.
At the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
- Articulate children’s core developmental needs amid fears of a loved one’s detention or deportation.
- Implement practical strategies to support children who are afraid of a caregiver’s detention or deportation, as well as those whose caregiver has been arrested.
- Advocate for the needs of children and families affected by immigration enforcement operations.
Neurodivergence and disordered eating: Part 1
Register for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD): Clinical Characteristics, Red Flags, and Referral Pathways.
Presenter: Paula Rabaey, Ph.D., MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, an Associate Professor and research faculty member in the Occupational Therapy department at the University of Minnesota.
When: Friday, March 27, from 9- 10 a.m.
Description: This one-hour webinar will cover the essential characteristics of PFD, the social and emotional challenges faced by families, and how to spot warning signs early. Gain a practical toolkit of educational resources and referral pathways to ensure families receive the multidisciplinary support they need. This is part one of a two-part series.
Save the date for part 2: Friday, April 24, from 9-10 a.m. with Dr. Maria Kroupina
Questions: Contact Carole Kelnhofer
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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.
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
Monday, Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (state offices closed)
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