July's curated content for WIC professionals

National WIC
Breastfeeding Week

Each year during August 1-7, National WIC Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week to promote breastfeeding as the best source of nutrition for a baby.

You can find social media messages, an infographic, and more at the link below to help you celebrate. 

2024 USDA Proclamation: National WIC
Breastfeeding Week

At the link below, you can read the Secretary of Agriculture's 2024 National WIC Breastfeeding Week proclamation.

It's available for download, and you can share it with your colleagues and community partners in recognition of the notable contributions of WIC's breastfeeding promotion and support activities.

Share Your Celebrations

Our celebration of WIC's 50th anniversary wouldn’t be complete without you, WIC’s most important resource! Send us your celebration stories for us to feature on our 50^th celebration page, where your colleagues can learn about and be inspired by your festivities and events.

Don't forget to check out this month's new fun facts about WIC!

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Breastfeeding Topic Page

You can now find breastfeeding-related pages on WIC Works all in one place! Use this topic page to more easily find breastfeeding resources and information when you need it.

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Breastfeeding Infographics

WIC Breastfeeding Infographics, adapted from Wisconsin WIC, can be shared with participants to support them on their breastfeeding journey. The nine infographics align with popular articles on WIC Breastfeeding Support.

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Military Family Resources

Do you work with military families? We’ve added a new WIC Works page where you can find continuing education credit webinars, learning opportunities, and other resources to help support military families.

Monthly Look Ahead

National Immunization Awareness Month

August 2024 August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of getting recommended vaccines at various life stages.  Learn more about recommended vaccines and immunization schedules for children, find social media resources, and more.  Stay tuned for a September date for the upcoming WIC Immunization Webinar.