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WIC program reports 89% active participation; nutritionist vacancy remains

Cayuga County Board of Health · April 28, 2026
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Summary

WIC staff told the board that the program’s target caseload is 1,470 and approximately 89% of enrollees are actively participating; staff also reported a vacant nutritionist position and a new CPA now seeing participants.

WIC Program Coordinator Stacy Carter told the board the program’s target caseload is 1,470 participants and that roughly 89% of current enrollees are actively participating in WIC services. Carter also reported a vacant nutritionist position following an April resignation and said a new CPA who began in March is now seeing participants.

Carter said staff are preparing for the Farmers Market season beginning in June and have begun planning for August Breastfeeding Month events. The minutes record these program updates and staffing changes but do not include a timeline for filling the vacant nutritionist position.

The board received the update during routine program reports; no formal action or vote on program staffing or funding was recorded in the meeting minutes.