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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
Reminder: Fetal alcohol syndrome disorder training
Register for: Understanding FASD: Strategies for Supporting Families and Raising Awareness
Presenter: PROOF Alliance, a nonprofit organization solely focused on prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
When: Friday, Jan. 30 from 9 - 10 a.m.
This presentation will provide an understanding of both fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and prenatal alcohol exposure, how they impact brain development, ways to avoid stigma, and how to engage families in conversations to provide support. The presentation was developed for WIC and family home visiting program staff to support their work with families.
Questions: Contact Carole Kelnhofer
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On demand trainings
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Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar
Register for the Jan. 2026 Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar "Breastfeeding with Trauma: Navigating the Journey After Sexual Assault" presented by Tierra Emerson, LMSW PMH-C, CCM, LCE, CPST. Continuing education credits available! 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.
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
Cannabis and Substance Misuse Prevention Program
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and its partner, Tunheim, are developing a cannabis and substance misuse education and prevention program, and they need your help.
They are looking for Minnesotans 18 and older for focus groups, interviews, and more who are:
- Pregnant
- Planning to become pregnant
- Breastfeeding or chestfeeding
- Caregivers of people who are pregnant
- Health care professionals (OBs, pediatricians, family practice, doulas, midwives, lactation coaches and counselors, etc.)
- Public health professionals (local or Tribal public health agency)
- Community educators (early childhood family education, mom group, dad group, prenatal educator, etc.)
Participants will be eligible to receive a gift card or stipend upon completion of the activity. Please visit the Exploring Views on Cannabis Use During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding for more information and to sign up.
Direct questions to: healthresearch@tunheim.com.
Monday, Feb. 16 - Presidents' Day (state offices closed)
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