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The Case for Caseload Summary and Future Direction. Mary Warr Cowans Associate Director Division of Nutrition. Health. Funding. Caseload. Health and caseload. HEALTH. Funding and caseload. FUNDING. Estimate of eligibles Prenatal WIC participation Nut WIC Counts
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The Case for CaseloadSummary and Future Direction Mary Warr Cowans Associate Director Division of Nutrition
Health Funding Caseload
Health and caseload HEALTH
Funding and caseload FUNDING
Estimate of eligibles • Prenatal WIC participation • Nut WIC Counts • Long-term indicators CASELOAD
WIC improves health • Decline in the number eligible • Slight decline in NYS caseload • Long-term trends indicate further declines • Many children not enrolled; some drop out; many pregnant women enroll late • There are barriers to participation • Caseload related to funding
Increase caseload through • Targeted outreach and retention • Food package improvements • Improved clinic operations
Make WIC responsive to changes in our communities. • Monitor and provide feedback to USDA • Assess impact of WICSIS • Review local agency funding methodology
CONGRATULATIONS! TO LOCAL AGENCY STAFF FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROGRAM AND TO PARTICPANTS FOR YOUR EXCELLENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS!