What is WIC WIC Is a program for pregnant breastfeeding and postpartum women infants and children 15 years old who are lowincome and are at nutritional risk Offers nutrition and breastfeeding education and support ID: 760600
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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
Slide2What is WIC?
Slide3WIC…
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.
Slide4Nutrition Education and Counseling
Participant-centeredStress the relationship between proper nutrition, physical activity, and good health Focus on behavior change
Slide5Breastfeeding Support
Individualized education and support by qualified breastfeeding expertsBreastfeeding 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 pumpsSupport from peer counselors (at 4 local agencies)
Slide6Health Screening
Height, Weight, and Head Circumference
HemoglobinNutrition and Health Questionnaire
Slide7Community Referrals
SNAP
Medicaid
Immunizations
Food Pantries
Housing Assistance
Smoking Cessation
Local Public Health
Slide8WIC Provides Healthy Foods
Slide9What are the WIC foods?
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Whole-wheat/whole-grain bread or pastaWhole-wheat or soft corn tortillas Brown RiceCereal CheeseYogurt Milk (soy options available) Eggs 100% JuicePeanut butter Beans, Peas, and LentilsCanned Tuna or Salmon Baby Food Fruits, Vegetables, and Meats and Infant Cereal Formula
Slide10WIC Foods Are Purchased At Local Grocery Stores
Slide11WIC Health Outcomes
Improve diet quality
Reduce premature births
Reduce 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
Slide12How Do You Qualify?
Slide13If You Participate With…
SNAP
Medicaid
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)Healthy Steps
You Are Automatically Eligible for WIC.
Slide14Income Guidelines
Household or
Family Size*
Annual
Monthly
Weekly
1
$22,459
$1,872
$432
2
$30,451
$2,538
$586
3
$38,443
$3,204
$740
4
$46,435
$3,870
$893
For Each Additional Family Member Add:
$7,992
$666
$154
Slide15WIC 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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