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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Advocacy Alerts
Please comment on proposed changes to Public Charge Rule by December 10
Nutrition First strongly encourages you to submit comments on the proposed immigration rules. Please read the following information from our partner, the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition, regarding how to make a strong comment. In addition to the many valuable...
Advocacy Camp Scholarship Opportunity
Nutrition First is offering a scholarship to attend the Children's Alliance Advocacy Camp. The Children’s Alliance Advocacy Camp is held at the Dumas Bay Centre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023 from Tuesday, October 2 to Thursday, October 4th. Advocacy...
Immigration 101 Training for Service Providers
Immigration 101 Training for Service Providers - Provided by: NWIRP (Northwest Immigrant Rights Project) Seattle Central Library, September 21st 10 am- 1pm. From NWIRP website: This training is aimed at social service providers and people working closely with the...
Summer Meals for Washington Kids
Summer Meals for WA Kids The Summer Meals program picks up where school meal programs leave off in June, providing free meals and snacks to kids age 18 and under all summer long. All kids are welcome, and some sites allow adults to purchase a meal as well. No proof of...
Hunger Action Day is Monday February 5, 2018
Monday, February 5 is Hunger Action Day 2018! Doors open at 8:30am and the program begins promptly at 9:30am – see you in the Columbia Room of the Legislative Building (hint: it’s the one with the big dome) Register NOW
Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition 2018 Agenda
The Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition brings the voices of hungry Washington families to the ears of our policy makers to insure that public policy leads our response to hunger in our state of plenty. Over the years, the Coalition has successfully advocated for...
National WIC Association Advocacy Webinars
The National WIC Association is hosting a series of 6 advocacy webinars in 2018. This is a great chance to learn more about being an advocate! Find Your WIC Voice! Advocacy Webinar Series Register today for all six webinars. Each webinar will be held on a Tuesday at...
Nutrition First announces Scholarship Opportunity to attend NWA Leadership Conference
Nutrition First is pleased to announce that we will be awarding one scholarship to attend the NWA Leadership Conference in Washington DC March 4-6. Applications are due on January 10. Nutrition First Scholarship Application
Advocacy Camp Scholarship
Nutrition First is offering a scholarship to attend the Children's Alliance Advocacy Camp. The Children’s Alliance Advocacy Camp is held at the Dumas Bay Centre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023 from Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, October...
State Shut Down Avoided
The legislature acted at the very last minute and avoided a state shut down: the Governor signed the 2017-19 operating budget late last night. But their work isn't done yet - they were not able to come to an agreement on the capital budget, so we hear negotiators will...
Upcoming Events
Advances in Lactation Support Conference – A Trauma Informed Approach. June 3, 2020.
06/03/2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – 2020 Annual Advances in Lactation Support Conference “A Trauma Informed Approach” Wednesday June 3, 2020 Emerald Queen Conference Center 5780 Pacific Hwy E, Fife WA 98424 This conference is for those who work with breastfeeding families and are ready to expand their skills and knowledge. This conference is new and different every year – with […]
Foundations in Lactation Support – Tuesday March 24, 2020. Edmonds, WA.
03/24/2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – Again this year Nutrition First trainer Michele Crockett, IBCLC, PCPA, LLLL, will provide this great training that is perfect for those new to providing breastfeeding support. It’s also good for those who want a refresher on how to support breastfeeding families. This training covers staff roles, how to use client centered communication skills when talking […]
Building on Foundations in Lactation Support – Thursday March 26, 2020. Edmonds, WA.
03/26/2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – This training moves past the Foundations training and addresses more breastfeeding challenges and resources. This is a great training for those who have already attended Foundations in Lactation Support (or similar) and are interested in enhancing their skills in lactation support. This training is open to those working in the community to support breastfeeding, and […]
Recent Job Postings
Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist – Office of Nutrition Services
Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist (HSC3) Bilingual – Spanish (DOH4848) This position works with partners to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities. As a Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist, you will join a team that is involved in all aspects of vendor and contractor management for the Women, […]
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