WIC Statewide Training 2026

The Mississippi WIC Program aims to support the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk by providing essential services such as nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services. The program is managed by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) and operates through one State Agency, eleven federally qualified health centers, and one hospital system. To improve participant enrollment and retention, the program plans to conduct a statewide training for all WIC staff in 2026. This training will focus on equipping staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively recruit and retain WIC participants, addressing an identified need for consistent and collective training across all local agencies. The "WIC Statewide Training 2026" solicitation, issued by the Central WIC office in Mississippi, seeks to provide comprehensive instruction and foster networking opportunities among local agency staff, thereby enhancing communication and community collaboration throughout the state. The training is intended to bolster staff capacity and strengthen program outcomes by improving enrollment rates. The solicitation was posted on June 1, 2026, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026, and contact points include Crystal Williams, Program Specialist IV, and Kristen Conaway, Contracts/Subgrants Manager. The initiative reflects a strategic effort to unify and empower all WIC personnel statewide, ultimately benefiting the vulnerable populations the program serves.