WIC Participation

Understanding Young Parents

“In 2013, there were 3.6 million young parents (those ages 18 to 24) living with their children in the United States.1 These young adults face particular challenges gaining the skills, […]

Estimating the Potential Impacts of the Administrations Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal on Safety Net Programs Using Microsimulation

The report details the potential effects of reductoins in WIC funding for the program and participants (2017-2018).

Infant Feeding Pattern in the First Six Months of Age in USA: A Follow-Up Study

Participation in the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was related to a 16% lower proportion of direct breastfeeding (DBF) - however, majority of the participants in the study did not participante in WIC.

Federal Nutrition Program Revisions Impact Low-Income Households’ Food Purchases

WIC food package revisions appear associated with improved nutritional profiles of food purchases among WIC participating households compared with low-income nonparticipating households. These package revisions may encourage WIC families to make healthier choices among their overall packaged food purchases. WIC households purcase fewed calories, less sodium sugar and total fat along with refined grains, grain desserts and SSB. They also purchase more fruits and vegetables

WIC Participation

Understanding Young Parents

Estimating the Potential Impacts of the Administrations Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal on Safety Net Programs Using Microsimulation

Infant Feeding Pattern in the First Six Months of Age in USA: A Follow-Up Study

Federal Nutrition Program Revisions Impact Low-Income Households’ Food Purchases

Washington WIC Annual Summary Report by Congressional District FY2017

Washington WIC Annual Summary Report by Legislative District FY2017

Washington WIC Data by Agency FY2017

Washington WIC Data by County FY2017

Washington WIC Annual Report Geographic Distributions Maps FY2016

Washington WIC Annual Summary Report by Congressional District FY2016