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promotion and support training into orientation programs for new staff involved in direct contact with WIC participants. [X] A plan to ensure that women have access to breastfeeding promotion and support activities during the prenatal and postpartum periods [X] A plan to ensure that women have access to continued breastfeeding promotion and support when normal operations are disrupted [X] Participant breastfeeding assessment [X] Food package prescription and tailoring based on breastfeeding and nutrition assessment [X] Data collection (at State and local level) [X] Referral criteria [X] Peer counseling [ ] Other

c. The State agency ensures that every WIC applicant, parent, or caretaker is informed that selling or offering to sell WIC benefits is a participant violation in accordance with 7 CFR 246. 7(j)(10).

Yes No

7. Breastfeeding Peer Counseling

a. Does the State agency request WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (BFPC) funds to develop and/or maintain a peer counselor program? Yes No

If yes, the State agency is requesting to receive which of the following amounts in BFPC funds for the upcoming fiscal year (select only one amount)? Please consider available BFPC funds from prior fiscal years when making this request. on This is not applicable for my state agency

Amount of available BFPC funds. Specific amount of available BFPC funds $. (Not to exceed the full amount available.)

Specify: $600,000 (carry-over received in 2026) No new FY 2027 BFPC funds requested.