FNS Documents & Resources

WIC is not designed to be a disaster assistance program, and is, therefore, not considered a first response option for disaster survivors. WIC policies allow state agencies flexibility in program design and administration to support continuation of benefits to participants during times of natural or other disasters. WIC state agencies are encouraged to work with state and local emergency services offices, as well as FEMA, to assist participants during a disaster.

Stewardship of federal funds is a basic expectation of American taxpayers and is critical to the ongoing success of nutrition assistance programs. FNS continuously works to detect, prevent, and minimize errors and improper payments, as well as fraud, waste, or abuse. In this way, FNS preserves public trust, enhances partner relationships, and provides excellent customer service to program participants.

FNS Instruction 800-1:  WIC Program—General Administration:  Confidentiality

WIC Program— Use of WIC Acronym and Logo

WIC Program—Certification: Nutritional Risk  Priority System

WIC Program—Certification: Income Eligibility

WIC Program—Certification: Certification Periods

WIC Program—Certification: Use of Social  Security Numbers

WIC Program—Certification: Waiting Lists

WIC Program—Certification: Health Professionals  on Strike