Sherman County continues WIC services through end of month amid federal funding pause
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Summary
Facing an apparent temporary interruption in federal funding, the commissioners voted to keep Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services operating through the end of the month and to request an update at the next meeting.
County staff and a WIC representative informed the Sherman County Board of Commissioners that the federal WIC program was experiencing funding uncertainty, and that local WIC services could be interrupted if federal funds were not available.
The board voted to continue funding WIC services through the end of the month and requested that the WIC representative provide an update at the next meeting. Commissioners discussed whether the county would be reimbursed when federal funding resumed; staff said reimbursement status was not confirmed. The decision was presented as a month‑to‑month contingency until federal actions clarify program funding.
During discussion the WIC representative noted that formula and supplies are costly and that local clients rely on continuous access to benefits. Commissioners and staff agreed to revisit the item at the next meeting and to consider the county’s options if the funding interruption persists.
Ending
The WIC coordinator will provide an update at the next scheduled meeting; commissioners approved continuing services through the end of the month and will evaluate options thereafter.