Human Services News

WIC in the States: Thirty-One Years of Building a Healthier America has been published by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).

This report discusses the history, growth and success of WIC, a federal nutrition and health program for low-income pregnant women, infants and children. The report charts the number of women, infants and children served by WIC from 1974 to 2004 for the nation, each state, the District of Columbia, and Native American Tribal communities. It also describes the nature of WIC eligibility and benefits as well as the results of research about the program.

FRAC: WIC in the States