Rule 511-8-1-.04 - Purpose and Administration(1) Purpose. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children follows from the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 which states, in part, that the Congress finds that substantial numbers of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and young children from families with inadequate income are at special risk with respect to their physical and mental health by reason of inadequate nutrition or health care, or both. The purpose of Georgia WIC is to: (a) provide supplemental foods, and nutrition education and counseling through payment of cash grants to State agencies which administer Georgia WIC through local agencies at no cost to eligible persons;(b) serve as an adjunct to good health care during critical times of growth and development, in order to prevent the occurrence of health problems, including drug and other harmful substance abuse, and to improve the health status of these persons; and(c) supplement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and any program under which foods are distributed to needy families in lieu of food stamps and receipt of food or meals from soup kitchens, or shelters or other forms of emergency food assistance.(2) Administration of State Plan. The State agency shall administer the Georgia WIC State Plan of operation in accordance with these Rules and all relevant Federal and State law, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures governing Georgia WIC.(3) Policies, Guidelines and Manuals. The State agency shall promulgate policies, guidelines and manuals to facilitate operation of Georgia WIC in accordance with the agreement with the Department, the guidelines and instructions issued by the Department and FNS in policy letters and management evaluations, and the Georgia WIC State Plan of operation and the rules contained in this Subchapter.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-8-1-.04
42 U.S.C. § 1786; 7 C.F.R. § 246.1 and 246.3; O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6(a), 31-5-1.
Original Rule entitled "Purpose and Administration" adopted. F. Jan. 4, 2012; eff. Jan. 24, 2012.