WIC Certification and Eligibility Resource and Best Practices Guide
The guide provides best practices for WIC staff on eligibility determination, documentation, and certification processes to improve service delivery.

Developed by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), this resource helps WIC staff streamline certification and eligibility determinations.
It outlines key requirements such as income verification, proof of residency, and nutritional risk assessments. The guide also includes strategies for assisting applicants with missing documentation, determining household size, and synchronizing certification periods to reduce administrative burdens and improve participant access to WIC benefit
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