wic and wcomo: by terri trisler outreach coordinator, state wic office february 27, 2015
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WIC and WCOMO:By Terri Trisler
Outreach Coordinator, State WIC OfficeFebruary 27, 2015
What is WIC?WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
for Women, Infants, and ChildrenFounded in 1974WIC in our region… Bipartisan support by Congress
Who WIC servesLow income:
Pregnant womenNew and breastfeeding momsChildren under 5
Who is eligible? Families that participate in certain other programs
may make clients automatically eligible Federal Medicaid programsSNAP - aka Basic Food aka Food Stamps TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Pregnant teens in foster care and foster children
Income eligibilityApril 2014-2015
How does WIC help? Pregnant women on WIC are more likely to have…
Prenatal care Healthy weight gainFewer premature babies and
fetal and infant deathsHealthier infants when
breastfed
How does WIC help families? Infants and children on WIC are more likely to have...
Healthy growthHigher rates of immunizationBetter access to healthcareLower risk of developmental
delaysIncreased vocabulary and
memory scores
Does WIC work?
Moms and kids on WIC are healthier, have a better diet and are more likely to get other needed services
Bottom line: WIC saves health care costs
Benefits Checks for healthy foodNutrition educationHealth screening and referralsBreastfeeding support
Washington WIC by the numbers305,000
Number of women, infants, and children served by WIC
48%Percent of all babies in WA on WIC
212Number of clinics in 61 agencies across all 39 counties
32%Percent of Medicaid clients eligible for WIC, but not enrolled
Families are missing out on healthy foods and nutrition services
WIC caseload has declined; 25,000 less clients served in 2014 vs. 2012
$15 million in healthy foods are not getting to eligible families
Please help us get the word out!
WIC Outreach Materials:
Eligibility guidelines
WIC benefits
How to apply for WIC
Outreach materials
HOW TO ORDER
Online:www.withinreachwa.org/products-page/wic-the-nutrition-program-for-women-infants-children/
By Phone: Call Debbie Nakano at 1-800-322-2588
By Email: [email protected]
Questions?
ContactWashington State WIC Program
www.doh.wa.gov/WIC
Terri Trisler
