This bill:
- keeps Connecticut families healthy: It allows Connecticut agencies to more easily enroll children and parents who qualify into federal nutrition assistance programs to keep our families healthy.
- promotes outreach and information to access these federal programs that Connecticut underutilizes.
- promotes Connecticut farmers by supporting them to participate in these programs at farmers markets.
When we grow healthy children, they are less likely to develop nutrition-related chronic diseases, they are at a lower risk of cavities/tooth decay, they have improved mental health, and they have improved participation in other social service programs. In general, children are better off when their families participate in WIC.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. The 2024 legislative session ends on May 8. |