Policy
Enhancing Efforts to Reach Eligible WIC Families
By National WIC Association
Despite a clear record of improved maternal, infant, and child health outcomes, WIC is currently serving approximately half of the total eligible population. The American Rescue Plan Act included funding to strengthen WIC outreach efforts to close this gap and promote fuller utilization of WIC’s effective nutrition services.
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Date Added
February 20, 2023
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