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F. Solicit input from and exchange information with local programs through participation in Local Program Trainings and Business Meetings, Local Program Work Group meetings, Training Advisory Group, and task forces aimed at ensuring access to WIC services; participate in WIC Advisory Council and Vendor Advisory Board meetings.
G. Collaborate with other program units in the preparation and distribution of fact sheets and other informational materials.
H. Collaborate with other WIC and DPH units on the review, approval, implementation, and monitoring of research studies involving the WIC Nutrition Program.
I. Collaborate with other program units and other states in the region to implement and monitor the infant formula rebate contract.
J. Collaborate with other program units to update and distribute the WIC time study and the WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey.
K. Collaborate with Policy, Marketing & Training, and Operations to develop content for the Massachusetts WIC website, Facebook page, and X and Instagram feeds.
L. Participate in Bureau of Family Health & Nutrition (BFHN) planning processes, project activities and Departmental cross-cutting initiatives.
M. Collaborate with the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Department of Agricultural Resources to support the implementation of the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP).
N. Participate in the Association of State and Public Health Nutritionists’ (ASPHN) WIC Developmental Monitoring Program Advisory Team to offer input on existing program resources and assist with the nationwide implementation of CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Initiative at WIC programs.
O. Provide consultation to MassHealth regarding the implementation of the nutrition components of the ACO Health-Related Social Needs programming.
P. Collaborate with the Health and Human Service Coordination Unit to enhance the delivery of nutrition services and referrals to participants who are experiencing homelessness.
Q. Collaborate with the Health and Human Service Coordination Unit to ensure that local programs provide information and referrals related to substance use for participants and caregivers whenever needed, but at a minimum at every initial certification, instance of caregiver change, and verification of certification (VOC).
R. Collaborate with other WIC units to increase the capacity of local programs to increase awareness of adverse childhood experiences and to provide trauma-informed WIC services.