Specifications include, but are not limited to: 9.1. WIC Services: The WIC Program Subrecipient shall perform all the work required to administer and provide WIC services to eligible participants according to the Arizona WIC Program Policies and Procedures Manual (WIC PPM). These include but are not limited to, the following activities. 9.1.1. Performing WIC certification procedures such as categorical and income screening and health and nutrition assessments. 9.1.2. Providing participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding support services to WIC participants. 9.1.3. Providing the mandatory and appropriate additional referrals reflecting the needs of the individual WIC participants. 9.1.4. Issuing WIC food benefits tailored to meet the needs of the participants. 9.1.5. Ensuring the collection and recording of accurate information. 9.1.6. Providing professional training, mentoring, and monitoring of WIC staff competencies necessary for delivery of required services. 9.1.7. Providing administrative functions for the operation of the WIC Program. 9.1.8. Preparing and submitting all required plans/reports in accordance with this Grant and the WIC PPM. 9.2. BFPC Services 9.2.1. WIC BFPC Subrecipients shall perform all the work required to administer and provide additional breastfeeding support services to WIC mothers following the USDA WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum guidelines for peer counseling services and according to the Subrecipient’s Application to increase the breastfeeding rate and duration of breastfeeding. 9.2.2. Provide supervision, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation of peer counselors when appropriate.
