New Research from Otten and Co-Authors Explores COVID-Driven Policy Changes to WIC in Washington
Posted: 4/11/2022 (CSDE in the News)
In a new article in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, CSDE Affiliate Jennifer Otten and co-authors tap into the effects of policy changes in the Washington State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children ( WA WIC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2020, WA WIC adopted federal waivers to transition to remote service delivery for certification and education appointments and also expanded the approved food list without utilizing federal waivers. The authors find that these changes expanded access to services and were positively viewed by WA WIC employees.