February local agency call minutes
Review the WIC Local Agency Conference Call (PDF) - February 18 minutes.
Meaningful minutes: WIC skills in 10
Assessment of Infant Intake and Growth, the fourth in the training series, is now available at Meaningful Minutes - WIC Skills in 10.
Action steps:
- Watch the short, on-demand video. (To view, scroll down to the Training videos and worksheets section.)
- Check out the resources.
- Discuss the questions on the staff worksheet to enhance learning and build skills!
The Meaningful Minutes series is part of the federal fiscal year 2026-2027 Nutrition Education Plan goal to enhance WIC staff assessment and counseling skills for common nutrition risks.
Time spent viewing the video and discussing the questions can be included in the hours required for annual Continuing Education for CPAs Section 4.5: Staff Training.
For questions, please reach out to Blair Haesly.
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Breastfeeding encouragement stickers
All local agency breastfeeding encouragement stickers were mailed out this week.
Please contact rosie.pierce-martin@state.mn.us if you have any questions or don’t receive them by the end of next week.
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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
Neurodivergence and disordered eating
Part 1 - register 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.
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Date: Friday, March 27
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Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Description: This one-hour webinar will cover the essential characteristics of PFD, the social and emotional challenges families face, 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.
Part 2 - register Early Childhood Mental Health: Foundational Information and Resources with Dr. Maria Kroupina.
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Date: Friday, April 24
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Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Questions: Contact Carole Kelnhofer
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On demand trainings
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:
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
2025 Outreach Grant project summary
The 2025 Outreach Grant Projects (PDF) is posted to the Additional Funding for Local WIC Agencies webpage.
The Minnesota WIC program submitted an operational funding grant proposal to USDA Food and Nutrition Services for $50,000 to support local agencies with WIC promotion and outreach efforts. Twenty-one local agencies completed projects with this funding, spending all the funds to fulfill their local agency outreach needs and increase WIC program awareness and participation.
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