January's curated content for WIC professionals

25th Anniversary of the
WIC Works Resource System

2025 marks 25 years of the WIC Works Resource System (WIC Works)! Throughout the year we'll share tips for using WIC Works, virtual meeting backgrounds, and more.

WIC Meals of the Month:
Honing in on Heart Health

new!
WIC Instagram Account

USDA's Food and Nutrition Service has updated their WIC page and launched a new Instagram account! You can now keep up with WIC by following @wicusda.

VENA Training and Self-Study Videos on WIC Learning Online

Explore VENA training resources available on WIC Learning Online. Learn about using technology effectively, strategies for guided goal setting, tips for conducting nutrition assessments, and more.

Health Observances

National Children's
Dental Health Month

Health Observance Topic Page

Did you know you can find all WIC-related health observance pages in one place? To assist with planning ahead for health observances, we update these pages annually to reflect the most recent information and resources available.

Other Resources

Learn the Signs. Act Early.

Encourage WIC families to use CDC's free Milestone Tracker, a family-friendly app for tracking child development. The app features include easy-to-use checklists, parenting tips for encouraging child development, and what to do if there is a concern. The app is available in both English and Spanish for iOS and Android users!

Champions of First Foods

WIC staff play an important role in providing families with information about feeding development. The Partnership for a Healthier America has free guides with tips and information for feeding infants up to 24 months.