Community Partnerships

Summary of WIC State Agency Strategies for Increasing Child Retention

During spring 2014, WIC State agencies were canvassed to obtain information on strategies that are used or planned to retain child WIC participants. It is currently estimated that only 53.6% […]

NWA Research Needs Assessment

The goal of the biennial Research Needs Assessment is to identify research areas that support NWA and WIC programs nationwide to (1) be responsive to emerging issues and (2) continue […]

Now You’ve Done It! What Next? Survey Highlights

This document includes highlights from a survey that was conducted in 2017/2018 of WIC Retailer Coordinators across the country in states that are post-EBT implementation. Some of the survey findings […]

WIC Outreach and Retention Survey Report

“The WIC program is facing caseload declines across the country. WIC participation has fallen from a high of 9.2 million participants in 2010 to a current participation level of around […]

How WIC Positively Impacts Local Communities

“For over forty years, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has been strengthening local communities across America. In urban, rural and suburban areas, WIC’s time-limited […]

Randomized Control Trial of an Internet-Based Parenting Intervention for Mothers of Infants

Abstract Early parenting home-visiting interventions have been found to be highly effective in promoting child development. Yet, there are many obstacles in the implementation of home-visiting programs, including travel and […]

Identifying and Chronicling Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Achievements With “Success Stories”

Abstract Success stories showcase a public health program’s progress toward achieving population health objectives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) develops “success stories” in partnership with state […]