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Wayne County public health sees WIC caseload reduction; committee approves MDHHS CPBC amendment adding kindergarten oral‑health screening program
Summary
The committee approved an amendment to Wayne County’s CPBC agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that reduces WIC funding due to lower enrollment (approx. 1,300 fewer clients) and includes new funding to implement a kindergarten oral‑health screening program and referrals to dental providers.
The Wayne County Health and Human Services Committee approved Amendment 2 to the fiscal year 2025–26 CPBC (comprehensive agreement) with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The amendment modifies funding allocations for several public health programs, including a reduction in WIC funding and a new allocation for a kindergarten oral‑health screening program.
Dr. Brianna Osorio, director of the public health division, said the state reduced WIC funding because Wayne…
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