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Encouraging WIC local agencies to network with one another X X X X Coordinating at the State and local levels with agencies who serve this population X X X X ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Nutrition Services Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation): Attachments - AL WIC Publications and Forms FY 2027, AL WIC Procedure Manual Ch. 3 Nutrition Education Education, Ch. 7 Special Populations

6. Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Plan

a. The State agency coordinates with local agencies to develop a breastfeeding promotion plan that contains the following elements (check all that apply): [X] Activities such as development of breastfeeding coalitions, task forces, or forums to address breastfeeding promotion and support issues [X] Identification of breastfeeding promotion and support materials [X] Procurement of breastfeeding aids which support the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding (e.g., breast pumps). [X] Training of State/local agency staff [X] Designating roles and responsibilities of staff [X] Evaluation of breastfeeding promotion and support activities [ ] Other

b. The State agency has established minimum protocols for breastfeeding promotion and support which include the following (check all that apply): [X] A policy that creates a positive clinic environment which endorses breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding [X] A requirement that each local agency designate a local agency staff person to coordinate breastfeeding promotion and support activities [X] A requirement that each local agency incorporate task-appropriate breastfeeding