California WIC Association

The California WIC Association is a mission-driven, non-profit organization, that supports the 84 California local agencies providing services and benefits of the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), a program of the United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA). The 84 local agencies work under the direction of the California Department of Public Health. As a state WIC association, CWA supports the success and health of young families by working on behalf of the WIC local agencies. Our work includes employee professional development, education and communications, and advocacy. We have 5 permanent staff and 10 consultants, and work on projects with many local, state and national partners. Learn more about CWA at www.calwic.org.