New translations available: MN WIC Rights and Responsibilities (Amharic and Oromo)
We are pleased to share that the Minnesota WIC Rights and Responsibilities document is now available in Amharic (PDF) and Oromo (PDF) on the WIC Rights and Responsibilities alongside the other translations.
Thank you for your continued work to make WIC services welcoming and accessible to all Minnesota families.
2026 Coffective coaching and grants for up to $5,000 available
The Minnesota WIC program is partnering with Coffective to provide support to five local WIC agencies to initiate new or work on existing projects that support breastfeeding and increase collaboration with community partners. Local agencies will meet individually with Coffective staff and as a group/collaborative throughout the grant period.
Interested agencies should complete the 2026 Coffective Community Partnership Collaborative Interest Form by the end of day Tuesday, March 31.
Your WIC agency can receive up to $5,000 to support your project to increase access to breastfeeding support and services. Purchases are processed on your behalf by Coffective and generally do not require local budgetary approvals.
Review the overview Community Partnership Collaborative for more details on project ideas, timeframes, funding, and participation requirements.
Local agencies awarded this funding will be contacted directly in April, with an expected start date between April-May, and funding spent by September 30.
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: Neurodivergence and disordered eating
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.
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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 pediatric feeding disorder, 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.
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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.
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