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USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This agency encompasses 15 federal nutrition assistance programs which includes the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This site will give you a more detailed and comprehensive look at the USDA Food and Nutrition Services WIC program and its mission.

PRAMS

The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a joint research project between state departments of public health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On a personal level, moms can positively influence the success rate for future healthy pregnancies and deliveries by sharing their experiences with the PRAMS program. For more information, please visit PRAMS.

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

WIC participants are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers, and can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.