Website wiwica.org | ||
Type Professional organization Purpose To support the WIC program in Wisconsin | ||
The Wisconsin WIC Association, founded in 1998, is an American professional association with a mission to support and promote Wisconsin's WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) program as well as assist the National WIC Association in ensuring continual program existence.
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History
In 1973, Wisconsin became a pilot state for the WIC Program. By 1974, with a budget of $350,000 and total participation of 1,300: WIC operated in Green Bay Area Free clinic, Menominee Tribe, and Great Lakes Intertribal Council. By 1980, WIC had expanded to over 55 projects, including the State’s two major urban locations Milwaukee and Madison. By 1990, the majority of the current WIC Program was in place. Divided into 5 regions and WIC services were being provided in nearly every county of Wisconsin. As WIC expanded, it became increasingly more difficult to maintain contact and communication with the numerous WIC projects throughout the state. Recognizing that, on June 30, 1998 a group of like-minded individuals met together resulting in the formation of Wisconsin WIC Association (WWA).
Function
The WWA organizes meetings and projects by WIC employees, politicians, and community members to encourage funding, grant dispersal, and educational programs related to the WIC.