Contact Info
WIC Local Agencies
What You Need to Know...
Implementation of WIC ARPA Waivers - Guidance Document (PDF)
ARPA Waivers at a Glance (PDF)
Suggested Process for Implementing ARPA Waivers (PDF)
Minnesota WIC In-Person Services (Administrators) (PDF)
Evaluating Implementation of ARPA Waivers (PDF)
Communication Resources for Resuming In-Person Services (PDF)
Formula Guidance
Formula contract transition and shortages, communications, documentation, and support.
Medical Formulas Available at Local Agencies
FORMULA RESOURCES AND REFERENCES
Nutrition
Breastfeeding
- Education
- Videos/Photos
- Materials
storage guidelines, MN BF laws cards, thank you postcard, and clinic signs. - Prescription Medications
- Potential Contraindications
- Materials
- Partners
Breast Pumps: Orders and Claims Process
Global Breastfeeding Collective: Breastfeeding in Emergency Situations (PDF)
- Why breastfeeding during disasters matters
- Barriers to breastfeeding during a disaster
- Strategies for breastfeeding during an emergency
- Handling and storage of human milk
- How to include breastfeeding dyads in emergency planning
- What can agencies do?
- Examples of WIC projects/activities
- Resources to download or print
- Other Resources
Staff Resources
Local Agency WINNIE Support
Phone number, email, hours of availability for assistance with WIC's Information System.
MIS & Data Unit Communications
Important information and announcements sent via email to all WINNIE users and Weekly Update subscribers.
- WINNIE Training Modules
- WINNIE the Scoop! Newsletters
- WINNIE User Tips
- WINNIE Bugs & Issues
- WINNIE Release & Update Documents
- User Roles & Definitions (PDF)
Technical How-to's
User accounts, FileZille, signature pads, SWIPe, download/recycle bin script, scanner install.
Shopping Guides and Formula Guides
WIC Transaction Troubleshooting Guide (PDF)
Tips on Shopping for WIC Foods (PDF)
Helpful Tips to Share with WIC Participants to Promote a Positive Shopping Experience (PDF)
Shopping Help (for Participants)
Shopping Guides, checkout issues, using WIC Card, shopping tips, etc.
Receipt Reading Guidance (PDF)
The WIC Shopping Experience Module (55 minutes)
VENDOR-RELATED TOPICS
- Using Self-Checkout with the WIC Card
- Grocery Store Search
- MN WIC APL (EXCEL)
The APL lists all of the WIC allowed foods and includes UPCs and product descriptions. - APL, Produce Mapping, & the App
- APL Changes and Transaction Errors (PDF)
- UPC Submission Form
Submit this form if you think a product should be added to the APL (you will be required to attach a clear picture of the label). - Glossary of Vendor eWIC Terms
Training
Required Annually
Overview of training requirements by type of staff.
Continuing Education Overview
Assessment, planning and documentation.
CONTINUING NUTRITION EDUCATION
- Save the Date! New Trainings
- MDH Live Registrations
- MDH On Demand Learning
- Training for Staff Development
- Training Resources for Support Staff
- Conferences & Workshops
- Ethics Courses
- Free Online Training Resources for WIC Staff Development (PDF)
- Self-Study Courses to Purchase
- Applying for Continuing Education
- Recorded Webinars
- Accredited Education Programs for RDs
WINNIE TRAINING - FOR ALL WIC STAFF
WINNIE TRAINING - FOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
- Calendar
- Potential Duplicate Participants
- Local Use Questions
- Potential Duplicate Participants
- Maintaining Medical Clinics and Providers
OTHER INFORMATION SYSTEM TRAINING
- FileZilla
- Mobile Management
- Minnesota WIC App
- Security Training
- Accessibility (for MDH WIC State Office Staff)
REPORTS TRAINING
Local Agency Spotlights
LOCAL AGENCY BREASTFEEDING SPOTLIGHTS
PROMOTING EQUITY
- Promoting Equity in Lactation
- At the Farmers' Market: White Earth Tribal Health Promotes Lactation and WIC
- Rock and Rest Tent: St. Joseph’s WIC Promotes and Normalizes Breast/Chest Feeding
- Local Families Breastfeeding: Faribault, Martin and Nicollet Counties Feature
2021 PROJECTS
GENERAL
- Mobile Health Hub (Bloomington, Edina & Richfield)
- Reflective practice to empower WIC staff: Washington County
- How WIC Helps: A Story from a WIC CPA
- Utilization of Benefits (Dakota)
- Utilization of Benefits (St. Paul-Ramsey)
- WIC Kiosk for Outreach (Aitkin)
- Kiosks for Helping Apply for WIC (Olmsted)
- WIC Billboard (Nobles)
- Targeted Anemia Education (Anoka)
- Working with SHIP (Hennepin and Ramsey)
- Remote Services Model (Anoka)
- Success with TeleWIC! (North County)
- WIC Pop Up Clinics at Head Start Orientation (Olmsted)
WIC Forms for Local Agencies
Minnesota WIC Participant Documents Submission Form
Use to collect participant documents for proofs electronically. NOTE: the form only allows attachments up to 10 MB and no more than 15 MB total per form to be sent in the email Local Agencies will receive.
Participant Signature Form
Use to capture participant/proxy signatures when unable to collect in the information system or to collect of Local Agency specific forms. For more information: Guidance - Participant Signature Form
Exhibit 5-B: Registers for Manual Signatures (WORD)
Word document for collected participant/proxy signatures.
Medical Data Form (WORD)
pDocument for local agency to customize for obtaining measurements from health care providers.
Exhibit 5II3: Manual Certification - Proof of Eligibility (PDF)
Use to collect household information if unable to complete a certification using the Information System.
Exhibit 5II1: Manual Certification - Infants and Children (PDF)
Use to collect information for infants and children if unable to complete a certification using the Information System.
Exhibit 5II2: Manual Certification - Women (PDF)
Use to collect information for women if unable to complete a certification using the Information System.
eWIC Transaction Issue Form (PDF)
Collect participant information if they have an eWIC transaction issue. Enough detail must be provided so that MDH WIC staff can research the issue.
USDA FNS Program Discrimination Complaint Form
WIC staff can help a participant file a report of a possible civil rights violation, which will be submitted directly to USDA.
Minnesota WIC Help Desk Feedback Form
Provide feedback on MN WIC Help Desk call assistance.
Request to Increase Administrative Funds (RIAF) Form (PDF)
MN WIC Operations Manual, Exhibit 2-C. Use to request an increase in authorized grant award to cover non-recurring costs related to program improvement or general infrastructure
You must download and save this form to enable the electronic signature fields. Open using Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader and sign using an Adobe Digital Signature or Adobe Fill and Sign.
Please refer to the Local Agency Portal for Information System forms.
NOTE! The Local Agency Reports & Data Request can also be found on the Reports and Data page in the Other WIC Partners and Data Requests dropdown.
Medical Formula Order Form
Use to order medical formula from the State Office.
BRUSH ART
- Brush Art (Materials)
Contact your Consultant for login. Use to order NE cards, shopping guides/ formula inserts, App brochures, Welcome to WIC, and outreach cards. - Brush Art Online WIC Materials Ordering Site (PDF)
Agency Materials Order Form
Use to order a variety of WIC education materials.
Quarterly WIC Card Stock Order Form
Orders placed 4 times/year on 12/15, 3/15, 6/15 and 9/15. Shipments delivered ~6 weeks after order deadline.
Add or Remove Medical Formulas Available at Local Agencies - Website List
Add or remove medical formulas from the list on the Medical Formulas Available at Local Agencies webpage.
Please refer to the Local Agency Portal for forms to update WIC staff, grantees, agencies or clinics in both the Information System and/or on the MDH WIC website.