advocacy
Be an advocate for WIC and Child Nutrition! Nutrition First advocates in many different ways, and we need your help. You can be an advocate by telling others about WIC, writing or calling your elected officials, sharing information about WIC and even visiting our representatives in Olympia or DC!
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–National WIC Association Advocacy Toolkit
Advocacy Alerts
Public Charge Rule Permanently Blocked
Public Charge Rule Permanently Blocked On March 9, 2021 the Biden Administration decided to stop defending lawsuits challenging the Trump-era public charge regulations. Federal courts reacted immediately, dismissing the government’s appeals. This means that the public...
National WIC Association Policy Conference (Virtual) – February 16-19, 2021
National WIC Association Policy Conference Scholarships are available for WIC Staff or WIC Participants to attend. Nutrition First Scholarship Application 2021 (Deadline January 22). Questions? contact info@nutritionfirstwa.org If you aren't available to attend the...
Hunger Action Day! February 12, 2021
Join Us! The Washington State Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition is hosting Hunger Action Day on February 12. This is a great chance to meet with your State Representatives and Senators to discuss hunger issues impacting the people in Washington. All appointments...
Pandemic EBT Outreach – You can help!
Outreach - for Pandemic EBT: P-EBT Outreach Webinar: Monday, August 3 (3 - 4pm) – see below for link Step by Step guide to applying for P-EBT (1) Earlier COVID relief legislation provided significant help to hungry kids and families through the creation of Pandemic...
Be part of the national Rolling Rally for SNAP on Monday!
From the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition (7/17/20) Be part of the national Rolling Rally for SNAP on Monday! In June, the House passed the HEROES Act, a fourth COVID relief package, and in the next few short weeks, the Senate will be deciding on their own (and...
We Stand in Solidarity and Support
The Nutrition First Board would like to say first and foremost to all communities of color - that we hear you and we support you. You and your voice matter. Nutrition First work is based on the Values of being innovative, equitable, inclusive, empowering and...
Opportunity for Public Comment on the WIC Nutrition Program – Comments Due June 15
Opportunity for Public Comment WIC Nutrition Program - Comments Due June 15 Every year as part of the WIC State Plan process, the Washington Department of Health, Office of Nutrition Services, provides an opportunity for the public to share their comments on the WIC...
Public Charge Resources
Public Charge Rule and Questions On January 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a nationwide injunction that allows for implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) final public charge rule. The final rule will significantly expand the...
Join Us for Hunger Action Day!
Hunger Action Day is Monday February 3 Read the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition legislative priorites here: 2020 AHNC legislative agenda Register for Hunger...
Scholarship Application to attend NWA Leadership Conference
Apply for a scholarship to attend the National WIC Association Leadership Conference in Washington DC! Conference Dates: March 15 – 17, 2020 Thanks to special funding from the DOH WIC Program, Nutrition First is able to offer 2 scholarships for local agency WIC staff...
Newsletter Archives
Trainings, Advocacy, and More!
Read about trainings, advocacy opportunities, and more in this issue of the Nutrition First newsletter!
Upcoming Events
Foundations in Lactation Support – on demand Webinars coming soon!
09/10/2021 – 12/21/2021 @ All Day – Foundations in Lactation 2021 Updated for 2021 to be more inclusive of the diverse population WIC serves! Registration is now open for Foundations in Lactation! This training is perfect for those new to providing breastfeeding support as well as those who want a refresher on how to support breastfeeding families. This training covers staff […]
Annual Advances in Lactation Support Conference: September 21, 2021
09/21/2021 @ 8:30 am – 4:15 pm – Annual Advances in Lactation Support Conference (Virtual) Tuesday September 21, 2021 presented virtually with live presentations and Q & A Sessions will be recorded and available through December 2021 AGENDA 8:30am -10:00 am: The Impact of Historical Trauma on Breastfeeding and Why It Matters (part 1) Speaker: Leanne Brock 10:00-10:15am: Break 10:15am -11:45 am […]
Recent Job Postings
Nutrition Assistant Certifier I and Nutritionist – RD (WIC, Snohomish County)
Sea Mar CHC has multiple job openings for Nutrition Assistant Certifiers and RDs. Snohomish County has openings for both positions with details and more information on the Sea Mar website. (Openings in other locations posted on the website as well).
WIC Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, CDCHC (Seattle, WA)
Any interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department, e-mail to hracct@cdchc.org. Be sure to refer to “Registered Dietitian” in the subject of your email. Read further for job details and what they are looking for in the cover letter.
Registered Dietitian Supervisor – Seattle, WA
The Registered Dietitian (RD) Supervisor is responsible for the management of the Nutrition team, serves as a clinician for the Nutrition and Family Services (NFS) team including the WIC program, and supports the NFS Director with the development, evaluation and implementation of NFS services. This position also provides therapeutic diet instruction and/or nutrition counseling to […]
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