July's curated content for WIC professionals

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CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older.

Getting vaccinated helps protect individuals from severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.

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Interactive Quiz on WIC Breastfeeding Support

Share this new five-question quiz with your participants about the benefits of breastfeeding. 

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Social Media Posts to Share During August Breastfeeding Celebrations

In addition to messages related to the current topics of Thriving Baby, Mom Motivation, Family & Friends, Breastfeeding Tips, and WIC Resources, we’ve added ones specific to Breastfeeding Month!

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Motivational Interviewing Training Resources

WIC staff can embed this brief training into regular meetings or trainings. With a planning guide, slides, pre- and post-assessments, quizzes and more, this training can supplement formal training WIC agencies provide their staff. 

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What Do I Do With Lentils?

This month's recipes focus on lentils, rich in iron, fiber, and other nutrients important to the WIC population. 

Find more information on iron and other nutrients at Eye on Nutrition and WIC Meals of the Month.  

DYK? WIC participants are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program

Find information about this benefit program that helps ensure eligible households can afford internet for work, school,
healthcare, and more.

This information is available in multiple languages.

WIC Special Project Sub-Grants

In September 2019, FNS awarded the Council of State Governments the 2019 WIC Special Project Innovation Grant.

Check out these six projects that focus on implementing customer service enhancements to the WIC certification and eligibility determination process.

August Look Ahead

Getting Pumped for National WIC Breastfeeding Week?   Let us help you prepare. Start by checking out our updated National WIC Breastfeeding Week page.  Next month, we'll unveil new articles, an infographic and more!

Did You Know?

new! Starting on July 16, 2022, 988 will be the new three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.   The new number provides a direct connection to accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress or  who knows someone in need of assistance.

The Loving Support Breastfeeding Trainings will be retired on September 30, 2022. 

WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum is available to WIC agencies through the State and Regional WIC Office. The Curriculum replaces the Loving Support breastfeeding training including:  Using Loving Support to Grow and Glow in WIC Loving Support Through Peer Counseling - For WIC Managers Loving Support Through Peer Counseling: A Journey Together - For Training Peer Counselors WIC Offices can take advantage of the updates and additional features when you transition to using the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum. WIC Agencies can gain access to the Curriculum by contacting your State or Regional WIC Office for further instructions.