Times Weekly, Staff
National initiative aims to support more families with nutrition services for families and children
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has announced the National Enrollment Week from October 10-14, 2022. Throughout the week, state and local agencies will share resources and information about nutrition services, breastfeeding support, and eligibility to support and enroll more families in the WIC program.
“WIC is committed to helping families by providing them with the education, resources, support, and tools that will empower them to make the best decisions when it comes to keeping their children healthy all year long,” said Stacy Davis, Health Equity & Community Partnerships Manager at the National WIC Association. “Our focus is healthy families and that looks different for each family.”
The WIC program provides:
- Breastfeeding support and counseling
- Breastfeeding tips and resources
- Supplemental nutritious foods
- Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics
- Screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services
WIC serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. WIC is administered by 89 state agencies in 50 state health departments, 33 Indian Tribal Organizations, the District of Columbia and five territories (Northern Mariana, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands). It operates through 1,900 local agencies in 10,000 clinic sites.
To learn more about WIC services and enrollment, contact your local WIC clinic.
