Resources on WIC and Public Charge

February 26, 2018

In the past two weeks, in the wake of the leaked Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NWA has developed some materials for our members concerning WIC and public charge. You can read more about this issue in our blog posts from February 12 and February 20. We hope the following resources will be of assistance to you as you navigate this uncertain time.

• Slides and recording from last week’s webinar, Public Charge Updates from the National WIC Association
• Talking points for you to use with participants, the media, and other stakeholders.
• FAQ document (including a Spanish translation)
• Updated Survey on Effects of Proposed Changes to Public Charge/Immigrant Access to WIC, which provides you with an opportunity to share how the news has played out in your clinic or agency. It is absolutely critical for our advocacy to hear stories from your agencies.

NWA will continue to share resources for use in clinics, monitor developments around rulemaking, and inform members about consequences for immigrant participants. Please be in touch with NWA staff with other concerns or if additional resources would be helpful – you can contact Brian Dittmeier at [email protected]. Thank you once again for your patience and dedication to serving all WIC families.