Table 1:

WIC Strategies to Improve Water Security

Strategies Identified Under Current Policy
WIC Programming Element	Strategy
Initial Nutrition Assessment	Utilize the initial nutrition risk assessment to determine whether a family gets water from a public water system or a private well and whether water quality is known or unknown. Create materials and work with participants with unknown water quality and known water quality issues to get the information they need to make informed decisions about their home tap water. Provide referrals as appropriate to participants who lack safe water to assist with testing and obtaining water filters or bottled water as needed. Tailor food packages to provide ready-to-feed formula as needed.
WIC Breastfeeding Promotion and Support	Create training and program materials for breastfeeding promotion and support staff with information about adequate water intake during pregnancy and while nursing. Promote adequate water intake during pregnancy and while nursing.
WIC Nutrition Education	Create additional training for WIC staff and create clientspecific educational materials about water quality issues affecting public water systems and private wells relevant to the community served.
Strategic Partnerships	Partner with state and local agencies and organizations to distribute water-related supplies and economic supports (filters, coupons, vouchers for testing, etc.).