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Our mission is to lead California communities to nourish, educate, support,
and empower families in building a healthy future.

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State WIC programs and USDA are working feverishly to make adjustments to enable families to continue to receive WIC benefits, even more critical due to the impact of COVID-19. Local agencies are working with their local organization’s response to COVID-19 and also being mindful of staff wellness.

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Since 1974, WIC services have improved health and social outcomes among America’s diverse families. Like any successful business or program, WIC needs updating to continue to engage today’s families.

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The funding for the increase to the WIC fruit and vegetable benefit will expire in December, unless Congress acts to fund an extension. Here, participants can record a testimonial, upload photos, and more to tell Congress to #ExtendTheWICBump

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During Oct/Nov/Dec WIC families will see a new increase to their monthly WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit!
$24 for kids 1-5
$43 for pregnant and postpartum
$47 for breastfeeding individuals

Want to find a WIC-approved grocery store or farmer? Visit https://t.co/v1Kocu47QT https://t.co/DbKAPsjWtV
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Did you know that CWA publishes a magazine twice a year called the WIC Watch? Check out our new Fall issue!
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From Oct-Dec, WIC families can enjoy an increase for the fruit and veg benefit to $24 for kids, $43 for pregnant and postpartum, and $47 for lactating participants. For more information on the new increase, visit https://t.co/v1KoculIIr #fruitandveg #healthykids #healthyfamilies https://t.co/cQ31at8lKa calwic photo
Want to learn more about what the increase to #WIC’s veggie and fruit benefit has done for the economy? Find your answer to these questions and more here: https://t.co/YbRSJ8IvcR #ExtendTheWICBump #WIC #WICWorks #healthykids #healthyfamilies @RepMikeGarcia @dgvaladao https://t.co/M1x9rLd96e calwic photo
California WIC Association
California WIC Association
As we continue advocating to extend the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) increase for fruit and vegetables, we encourage WIC participants to share their stories. We want to know how the CVB increase has impacted their lives!

Through this link, participants can record a testimonial, upload photos, and more. National WIC Association will use the content to bolster our CVB advocacy!

Please share widely!

https://app.memoryfox.io/mobile/app?theme=national-wic-association&identifier=national-wic-association#/event-signup/cvb
California WIC Association
California WIC Association
La Agencía de Salud y Servicios Humanos de California ha actualizado su guía sobre la carga pública para garantizar que las familias sepan que, para obtener la mayoría de los beneficios públicos, incluido WIC, no afecta su caso de inmigración.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (o DHS) y los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (o USCIS) NO toman en cuenta los servicios de salud, alimentos y vivienda como parte de la determinación de carga pública.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Usar estos beneficios financiados por el gobierno NO afectará su condición migratoria: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●Medi-Cal (a excepción de los centros de cuidado médico continuo o instituciones de salud mental)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●CalFresh y Pandemic EBT (servicios alimentarios) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●Covered California ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●Servicios de salud del condado ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●Servicios de Apoyo en el Hogar (IHSS) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●Vivienda pública y Sección 8 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●Programa de asistencia de alquiler debido a la COVID-19 de California ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
●WIC (mujeres, bebés y niños), comidas escolares y muchos más beneficios y servicios gubernamentales⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Para más información visita https://bit.ly/3jLYPUN o contacte WIC del condado de Butte 530.552.4025. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#WICdeCalifornia #QuéesWIC #SaludPública #WICFunciona #WICDelCondadoDeButte #derechosciviles #derechosdeinmigrantes #lasfamiliasinmigrantes #familiassaludables #mamafuerte #familiasdeWIC
California WIC Association
California WIC Association
Two weeks from today - November 30th - is the last day to use your WIC farmer's market checks! Don't forget!

HEALTHY FAMILIES...STRONG COMMUNITIES...BRIGHT FUTURES!

CALIFORNIA WIC ASSOCIATION | 3960 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, SUITE 500 WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 | PHONE: 916-572-0700