Resource Types: Policy

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WIC and Medicaid Collaboration Landscape Toolkit

While Medicaid historically has reached most eligible children and parents, WIC reaches less than half of eligible pregnant people and toddlers and only 37 percent of WIC-eligible Medicaid enrollees. State […]

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Congressional Letter on WIC Food Package: November 2022

In November 2022, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued a joint letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urging swift action to advance a science-based […]

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Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Prioritizing Healthier Outcomes for the Next Generation

In 2022, Congress passed a narrow child nutrition package that enacted long overdue reforms so that school-age children would be fed during the summer months. This is just the first […]

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WIC’s Role in Strengthening Breastfeeding

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has embraced breastfeeding support and promotion as a core element of program services. With medical and dietary guidance – […]

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Preparing the Next Generation of WIC’s Nutrition Workforce

As WIC increasingly leverages new technologies to enhance access and services, WIC’s strength remains the dedicated workforce of nutrition professionals who counsel and support parents and families during a transformative […]

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Striking the Right Balance: Modernizing WIC Access with Remote Service Models

As WIC works to reach a larger share of the eligible population, remote services have proven to be a popular and effective tool to expand the program’s reach and impacts. […]

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The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should Know

After championing the legislation for nearly a decade, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act was signed into law in December 2022. The new law makes several important changes to ensure […]

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Enhancing Efforts to Reach Eligible WIC Families

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 […]

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WIC’s Role in the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was unveiled at the White House Conference in September 2022. The Strategy lays out a vision to reduce hunger and build healthier […]

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What Do WIC Staff Need to Know About Medicaid “Unwinding”?

This resource from the National WIC Association and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities outlines considerations for WIC staff as they support participating families in navigating the end of Medicaid’s […]

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