Upcoming Trainings
Events
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Certified Lactation Specialist Course
Training Schedule: March 18-20 and 23-24, 2026, 8am - 5:30pm The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is a week-long intensive training designed for staff interested in improving their skills in working with ... Read more
Registration closes: March 12, 2026 -
Introduction to Medically Prescribed Formula Training
VirtualDietitians, Nutritionists, Nurses who hold the title of Competent Professional Authority (CPA) in the Illinois WIC Program Course Length Online Class Times 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Course Description To ... Read more
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IWIC Frontline Training
Registration closes March 13, 2026 State and local agency personnel working in the support staff capacity with the Illinois WIC Program. Course Length 1 day Class Times 09:00 AM - ... Read more
Registration closes: March 13, 2026
Trainings
New WIC Coordinator Training
Provide guidance on the responsibilities of a WIC Coordinator, to ensure compliance with WIC program policies and federal regulations at the local agency level.
IWIC Frontline Training
This training will provide training on WIC policy, income and eligibility determination, and a “hands-on” approach to the IWIC software system including: client enrollment, referring and scheduling clients and EBT issuance.
Using Vena to Guide WIC Services
The Intro to PCC training has been updated and renamed ‘Using VENA to Guide WIC Services’. This is a requirement for staff that certify participants to attend after obtaining 6 months of WIC experience.
Introduction to Medically Prescribed Formula
To provide the most current information to new Competent Professional Authority (CPA) staff working in the Illinois WIC program on the fundamentals of medically prescribed formulas
IWIC Competent Professional Authority Training
Purpose: To enable staff serving as Competent Professional Authorities (CPA) in the WIC program with the skills and information needed in order to provide services to participants.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
An interactive workshop series designed for the new Peer Counselor. This training course provides an orientation and identifies the primary roles and responsibilities of the peer counselor.
Web-Based Trainings
Breastfeeding Coordinator Training
Provide guidance on the responsibilities of a WIC Coordinator, to ensure compliance with WIC program policies and federal regulations at the local agency level.
Illinois WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Level 1
This Curriculum was developed to update all levels of WIC staff with methods for basic breastfeeding promotion and support.
Illinois WIC Civil Rights Training
This training was developed to provide instruction to local agency staff to ensure that project operations are in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all applicable
Level 1 CPA Assistant Training
**Must have approved WIC Paraprofessional Program**
This training provides Level 1 CPA Assistants with the skills to complete anthropometric measurements, bloodwork, secondary education and provide program explanation (related to core food packages…
Level 2 CPA Assistant Training
**Must have successfully completed Level 1 CPA Training**
This training provides Level 2 CPA Assistants with the skills to complete to complete low risk WIC Certifications/Recertifications and Mid-Certification.
Understanding Your Role Within the Child Welfare System and Tools to Navigate Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN): Module 1
Trends Over Time and the Impact of Implicit Bias
This training was developed to provide Illinois BMCH and WIC local agency staff with training on child abuse and neglect.
Understanding Your Role Within the Child Welfare System and Tools to Navigate Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN): Module 2
Physical Assessment for Abuse and Neglect
This training was developed to provide Illinois BMCH and WIC local agency staff with training on child abuse and neglect.
Understanding Your Role Within the Child Welfare System and Tools to Navigate Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN): Module 3
The Child’s Environment: Assessing the Physical and Psychosocial Landscape
This training was developed to provide Illinois BMCH and WIC local agency staff with training on child abuse and neglect.
Understanding Your Role Within the Child Welfare System and Tools to Navigate Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN): Module 4
Interacting with DCFS
This training was developed to provide Illinois BMCH and WIC local agency staff with training on child abuse and neglect.
Resources
Illinois WIC CPA Resources
WIC Breastfeeding Resources
Illinois WIC supports breastfeeding as the expected infant feeding method.
Contact Information for Illinois WIC Breastfeeding Team
Courtney Adams, MS RDN LDN IBCLC
WIC Breastfeeding Manager
Illinois Department of Human Services
823 E. Monroe St, Springfield, Il 62701
Phone: 312-965-8115
Email: Courtney.Adams2@illinois.gov
Audrie Mumphery, MS RDN LDN CLS
Peer Counselor Program Coordinator
Illinois Department of Human Services
401 S. Clinton, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-898-2494
Email: Audrie.Mumphery@illinois.gov
IWIC
The materials provided on this page are used in conjunction with IWIC, the data management system used in the State of Illinois.
WIC Policy Manual
WIC Coordinator Skill Building
WIC Staff Training
IWIC Reports
Illinois WIC Nutrition Education Materials and Resources
There are multiple ways to deliver secondary nutrition education (group sessions, individual education, self-study modules, support groups, web education). The Illinois WIC Program provides the following materials to assist local WIC agencies in incorporating concepts that engage the learner and meet the program expectations. Local WIC agencies should refer to the Nutrition Practice Guideline Standard-Effective Nutrition Education for details on requirements.
Materials and Resource Library
WIC Material Order Form
The order form must be filled in electronically and should be submitted to DHS.WICMaterials@illinois.gov for processing. Hand written and faxed requests will not be processed. Currently order are taking 6 – 8 weeks to be fulfilled. Agencies should keep inventory of handouts and make bulk orders quarterly to avoid stock being depleted.
WIC Talks
These nutrition education topics include guidance for group, self-study (SSM) and individual education. The format uses emotion based concepts and is interactive, using facilitated group discussions and activities.
Picky Eating
Healthy Eating on a Budget
WIC Health
WIC Health offers stage of change based learning modules in English and Spanish. The website also has “Health eKitchen” which allows participants to view recipes focusing on how to use WIC Foods.
WIC Online Nutrition Education – wichealth.org
WIC Support Staff Intro: This training is intended for WIC staff and provides history and insights on the WICHealth option, and tips on getting started.
Presentation Topics:
- Beginning to 10:02: Introductory and historical context
- 10:02-28:49: Logging in as a participant for the first time and a walk through of a
- participant’s experience
- 28:49-36:29: Logging in as a staff member
- 36:29-end: Conclusion, next steps, and contact information
Participant Information:
- Creating Your Client Account: Step by step process (English)
- Creating Your Client Account: Step by step process (Spanish)
External Resources
These web sites include information that Illinois WIC uses to guide the development of our nutrition education resources.
Choose My Plate: The most current USDA nutrition recommendations, message and tools.
WIC Works Resource System: The WIC Works Resource System is an online education and training center for staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Kids Eat Right: scientifically-based health and nutrition information backed by the expertise of nutrition professionals (initiative through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
Ellyn Satter Associates: books teaching and training materials on feeding a healthy family, including the division of responsibility in feeding children.
Health Search Engines
- Medlineplus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
- Healthfinder: www.healthfinder.gov
Eat. Move. Save. web site: Provides recipes and ways to save money
Need help? Contact your Regional Nutritionist Consultant for more information or call the Central Office at 217.782.2166
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