Revised 10-2021

Connecticut WIC Program Manual

WIC 200-14 SECTION: Certification

SUBJECT: Mandatory Referrals during Certification Process

Federal Regulations: §246.7(b)(1) POLICY At certification, provide and review the State Selected Referrals brochure with all WIC applicants. This brochure includes information on the following programs:

• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)

• Healthcare for Uninsured Kids and Youth (HUSKY)

• Child Support Enforcement Program (CSEP)

• The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program (EFNEP) •

• Nicotine/Tobacco, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Resources

Make other referrals such as to the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) and Birth-to- Three programs, and Substance Use Disorder as appropriate. At recertification, reassess a family’s need for mandated referrals. Offer the State Selected Referrals brochure as needed. Document all referrals in CT-WIC, Referrals Screen.