Final Report of the Subcommittee on Domestic Trafficking

Department <strong>of</strong> AgricultureFood and Nutrition ServiceSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Service: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children(WIC) – Addresses <strong>the</strong> special needs <strong>of</strong> at risk, low-income pregnant, breastfeeding andpostpartum women, infants and children up to five years <strong>of</strong> age. It provides about eightmillion participants each month with supplemental food packages targeted to <strong>the</strong>ir dietaryneeds, nutrition education and referrals to health and social services.Agency: USDA – Food and Nutrition ServiceRepresented on <strong>Subcommittee</strong> by: Rich LucasI. Domestic VictimsA. Domestic victims who are U.S. Citizens and adults:Women are eligible if <strong>the</strong>y meet program criteria for pregnancy/post-partum status,income, and nutrition risk. There are no specific WIC rules for trafficking victims(domestic or international), and no citizenship requirements.B. Domestic victims who are legal U.S. residents and adults:Women are eligible if <strong>the</strong>y meet program criteria for pregnancy/post-partum status,income, and nutrition risk. There are no specific WIC rules for trafficking victims(domestic or international), and no citizenship requirements.C. Domestic victims who are U.S. Citizens and minors (under 18):Women and children are eligible if <strong>the</strong>y meet program criteria for pregnancy/post-partumstatus, income, and nutrition risk. There are no specific WIC rules for trafficking victims(domestic or international), and no citizenship requirements.D. Domestic victims who are legal U.S. residents and minors (under 18):Women and children are eligible if <strong>the</strong>y meet program criteria for pregnancy/post-partumstatus, income, and nutrition risk. There are no specific WIC rules for trafficking victims(domestic or international), and no citizenship requirements.18