SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN What is WIC Is a program for pregnant breastfeeding and postpartum women infants and children 15 years old who are lowincome and are at nutritional risk ID: 766428
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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
What is WIC?
Is a program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children 1-5 years old who are low-income and are at nutritional risk. Offers nutrition and breastfeeding education and support.Makes referrals to community & health-care organizations.Provides healthy foods. WIC…
Nutrition Education and Counseling Participant-centered Stress the relationship between proper nutrition, physical activity, and good health Focus on behavior change
Breastfeeding Support Individualized education and support by qualified breastfeeding experts Breastfeeding moms receive greater quantities and varieties of food. Breastfeeding moms can participate in the program longer than moms who do not breastfeed. Have access to breastfeeding aids such as breast pumps Support from peer counselors (at 4 local agencies)
Health Screening Height, Weight, and Head Circumference Hemoglobin Nutrition and Health Questionnaire
SNAPMedicaidImmunizationsFood Pantries Housing AssistanceSmoking CessationLocal Public HealthCommunity Referrals
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Whole-wheat/whole-grain bread or pasta Whole-wheat or soft corn tortillas Brown RiceCereal CheeseYogurt Milk (soy options available) WIC Provides Healthy Foods Eggs 100% Juice Peanut butter Beans, Peas, and Lentils Canned Tuna or Salmon Baby Food Fruits, Vegetables and Meats and Infant Cereal Formula and WIC-Eligible Nutritionals
WIC Foods Are Purchased At Local Grocery Stores
Improve diet quality Reduce premature birthsReduce low birth weight babies Reduce fetal and infant deaths Reduce the incidence of iron-deficiency anemia Increase access to prenatal care earlier in pregnancy Increase immunization rates Increase access to regular health care WIC Health Outcomes
How Do You Qualify? If You Participate With… You are automatically eligible for WIC. SNAP Medicaid TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Healthy Steps
Income Guidelines Household or Family Size* Annual Monthly Weekly 1 $23,107 $1,926 $445 2 $31,284 $2,607 $602 3 $39,461 $3,289 $759 4 $47,638 $3,970 $917 *For Each Additional Family Member Add: $8,177 $682 $158
WIC Is For All Families! WIC is made available to a variety of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you are a mother, father, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child younger than 5, you can apply for WIC.
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