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Nomination link and requirements can be found on the WIC Everyday Heroes webpage.
For questions, please reach out to Tina Breitenbach.
Welcoming a new peer breastfeeding counselor?
The next live orientation for peer counselors is scheduled for Thursday, June 18.
Please contact Kristen Bricko with the name and email address of your new peer to be added to the list! A TEAMS meeting invite will be sent to the peer directly, a few days prior to the orientation date.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Bricko.
Supporting pregnant and lactating participants with disabilities
Minnesota WIC already provides a strong framework of care, including individualized counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals. When working with participants with disabilities, the priority is to make services accessible, respectful, and responsive to each participant’s unique needs. Read Supporting Pregnant and Lactating Participants with Disabilities to find out how we can support WIC participants living with a disability.
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
On demand trainings
Meaningful Minutes- Introduction of Potentially Allergenic Foods, the next video in the training series, is now available at Meaningful Minutes - WIC Skills in 10. Take a few minutes to check out this or one of the past videos in the series! Time spent viewing the video and discussing the staff questions can be included in the hours required for the CPA Section 4.5: Staff Training annual Continuing Education.
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 FFY 2026-2027 Nutrition Education Plan goal to enhance WIC staff assessment and counseling skills for common nutrition risks.
For questions, please reach out to Blair Haesly.
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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.
Family Home Visiting - added to WIC resource webpage
Family Home Visiting is a voluntary, home-based service ideally delivered prenatally through the early years of a child's life. It provides social, emotional, health-related and parenting support and information to families and links them to appropriate resources. Program eligibility, offerings, and structures vary across the state depending on the community served. Contact your local public health agency for more information.
We have added a link to our Additional Support for Families webpage under the pregnancy and postpartum section.
Announcement: in-person regional gatherings
The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting a series of in-person regional gatherings across Minnesota during summer and fall 2026 focused on supporting children and youth with special health needs and disabilities (CYSHND) and their families.
These conversation-based gatherings will bring together partners from across health and related systems to reflect on what helps systems work well within each region, where families experience challenges or disconnection, and how systems can become more coordinated and supportive for CYSHCN and families.
Space will be limited to support meaningful conversation and connection. Learn more and register on the Supporting Well-Functioning Systems for CYSHN and Families webpage.
Minnesota Public Health Impact Awards
The Minnesota Public Health Impact Awards recognize and celebrate people and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to public health in our state. These awards were formerly known as the Community Health Awards. Award nominations will open in June 2026. Consider for a moment who in your agency you would nominate for one of these awards.
To learn more about each award and a list of previous recipients: Minnesota Public Health Impact Awards.
Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth (State office closed)
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