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*Beginning with 2022 State Plan submission, we will report available complete calendar year data. 2.5 At least 80% of infants enrolled in the WIC Program (have mothers who) initiate breastfeeding.

Through State MER observations and chart audits 50% of local agency staff will incorporate and document concepts from breastfeeding Content Sheets into prenatal education and counseling. MAP strategies for prenatal participants interested in providing human milk were continued for the FY 2025 LAP. If feasible, a baseline will be established with FY 2025 LAP results.

Two of the FY 2025 monthly breastfeeding coordinators meetings will include discussions of the LAP initiation strategy and implementation best practices from local agencies.

The Breastfeeding Unit will conduct 1-2 enhanced breastfeeding reviews at local agencies. (One review will include agency with peer program.)

MAP strategies for prenatal participants interested in providing human milk were continued for the FY 2025 LAP. If feasible, a baseline will be established with FY 2025 LAP results. 2025 WIC Objective: ≥80%

FFY 2019 Target: ≥ 70.0% Average: 81.6% Range: 59.9% - 94.4%

FFY 2020 Target: ≥ 70.0%* Average: 81.3% Range: 63.9% - 93.6%

FFY 2021 Target: ≥ 80.0%* Average 79.8% Range: 61.1% - 94.3 %

2022 Target: ≥ 80.0%* Average 79.6% Range: 62.8% - 94.9%

2023 Target: ≥ 80.0%* Average 79% Range: 58.1% - 94.6%

2024 data pending.

FFY2019-2021: CT-WIC MIS (Management Information System).

*Beginning with 2022 State Plan submission, we will report available complete calendar year data based on previous calendar year.

CT-WIC Quarterly & Annual Outcome, Summary & Trend Reports, Chart Audits and Observations conducted during Enhanced Breastfeeding Reviews and Peer Counseling Monitoring.

Results of enhanced Breastfeeding MERs, show documentation of 80% compliance with CT Guidelines for Breastfeeding Promotion and Support.

Nutrition Monitor Local Agency Liaisons Epidemiologist IT Unit Breastfeeding Unit Epidemiologist