WIC Food Package Revisions: Texas WIC Program Training

Join us for an in-depth training session on the latest updates to the WIC food packages, tailored specifically for Texas. Learn how these changes, aligned with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, impact food options, vendor requirements, and participant benefits. Enhance your understanding of the new regulations to ensure smooth implementation and compliance across the state.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the reasoning and scientific basis behind the WIC food package revisions, especially as they relate to the Texas WIC population. You’ll learn why these changes were made and how they benefit participants.
* Identify the specific changes to each of the seven WIC food packages and how they will be implemented in Texas. This includes knowing what foods have been added, removed, or adjusted.
* Explain allowable substitutions and how they accommodate participants’ needs and preferences within the Texas WIC program. You’ll learn about flexibility within the food packages.
* Describe updated vendor requirements, including stocking minimums, and how they will be monitored in Texas. This ensures that WIC-approved stores provide the necessary foods.
* Understand the implementation timelines and compliance dates for the rule in Texas, including key milestones and reporting requirements. You’ll know when changes take effect and what needs to be reported.
* Articulate the consequences of non-compliance with the Final Rule and the Texas WIC program’s enforcement procedures. This highlights the importance of following the guidelines.
* Apply the new guidelines to real-world scenarios encountered by Texas WIC staff. You’ll be able to use your knowledge in practical situations.
* Utilize available resources and support systems to ensure successful implementation of the Final Rule in Texas. You’ll know where to find help and information.