Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_WIC_ADMIN
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $6,602 for the FY 2026 Women, Infants, and Children Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The WIC Grant is awarded annually with a fiscal year beginning October 1 through September 30. This award is a revision of the WIC Grant that was approved 03/19/2026 for $10,708,701. The WIC Program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and education, supplemental foods, and referrals to social service programs for eligible participants. Typical expenses include salaries, temporary staff, fees and services, supplies, rent for lease payments, etc.
Expected Impact:
Since its beginning in 1974, the WIC Program has earned the reputation of being one of the most successful federally funded nutrition programs in the United States. Studies have found WIC to have a positive effect on children's diet and diet-related outcomes such as an increase in diet nutrient density, improved infant feeding practices, improved cognitive development, and improved rates of childhood immunization of patients who participate in WIC
Alternative Options:
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