Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1997-0001
WIC Program – Immigration Participation in the WIC Program
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, restricts participation in most food assistance programs based on citizenship and alien status. WIC is specifically exempted from these restrictions, however, states have the option to limit participation to citizens and qualified aliens.
WIC 1997-3
01/13/1997