WIC Study

Jenn Vivyan researched why families eligible for WIC in Madison and Herkimer counties do not participate in the program. WIC targets low-income, nutritionally at-risk pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to their fifth birthday. Benefits provided through WIC include supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social service agencies.

“Hopefully, my project will give policy makers insight into how to make the program more effective to the entire target population,” says Vivyan. “The research has allowed me to learn more about this area and hopefully find a way to better help low-income families in Madison and Herkimer counties who need a supplement to their income.”