Scott County WIC staff report steady utilization, peer breastfeeding support linked to higher initiation
WIC staff told the county board that they re‑applied for the federal five‑year cycle, reported $1.5 million in local WIC purchases in federal 2025, and presented data showing peer support increases breastfeeding initiation and one‑year duration among participants.
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Jody, speaking for the county’s WIC operations, described the program’s hybrid service model since 2022, clinic locations across Scott and Carver counties and outreach at rural libraries and schools, and the county’s ongoing reapplication for the five‑year WIC grant.
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