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Riley County WIC gets initial FY2026 allocation of $1.07 million, plans move to Fort Riley building

5780819 · September 12, 2025
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Caitlin Speth, WIC supervisor, told commissioners the program's initial FY2026 estimated allocation is $1,067,788; the board approved the contract signature and staff outlined plans to relocate the WIC office to Fort Riley's Building 210 around Thanksgiving.

Caitlin Speth, WIC supervisor, told the Riley County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 11 that the program's initial estimated allocation for federal fiscal year 2026 is $1,067,788 and requested authority to sign the contract electronically when DocuSign is available.

Speth said the allocation includes $1,038,788 for nutrition services and administration and $29,000 for the breastfeeding peer-counselor (BFPC) grant. Because of limited state funding, vacant BFPC positions cannot be funded at this time; Speth said the current vacant BFPC position will be…

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