OREGON WIC NUTRITION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Your Name & Title

THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) In Oregon, over 110,000 participants receive benefits from the WIC program every month. (???Add # your agency serves here)

What are our 4 main goals? Nutrition Education Breastfeeding Support Supplemental Foods Referrals

Who do we serve?

You are eligible for WIC if you: Live in Oregon Fit into one of the categories Have a household income that is less than or equal to the income guidelines

2013 Income Guidelines for WIC Number of People In Household Gross Household Income AnnualMonthlyWeekly 1$21,257$1,772$409 2$28,694$2,392$552 3$36,131$3,011$695 4$43,568$3,631$838 5$51,005$4,251$981 6$58,442$4,871$1,124 Each additional household member add: + $7,437+ $620+ $144

 All States  All 36 Counties in Oregon  Between 1/3-1/2 of all births are WIC clients  Federally funded only. No Oregon funding.  (???Add your clinic locations here) WIC is everywhere !

Citizenship is NOT required to receive WIC services. Legal Status Participation in WIC will not impact a participant’s ability to receive other services or to attain citizenship.

WIC clients also receive benefits from other Assistance Programs OHP 70% SNAP 50% TANF 10%

What happens at a WIC visit? A WIC counselor will…  Measure for height and weight  Assess iron levels  Complete a health assessment  Offer nutrition education  Refer to a nutritionist or community resources

Trained WIC Staff All WIC staff have been trained in providing good customer service and motivational interviewing.

WIC counselors… talk to you about good nutrition and give you vouchers for healthy foods.

Fruit and Veggie Vouchers! Cash value-vouchers (mainly $6 & $10) for fruits and vegetables for children and women Choose from fresh and frozen fruits or vegetables

Current WIC Foods

WIC stores in xxxx County Shopping with WIC vouchers:  (## stores/vendors accept WIC vouchers in our county)  (??? $$ spent on food in this county each year

Farm Direct Program Includes WIC Clients & Seniors  Department of Agriculture, Oregon Health Authority, Seniors & People w/Disabilities  WIC clients and seniors receive $20-$60 to use during a season  WIC participants can take fruit & vegetable vouchers to the farmers market!  Season runs from June-October

Breastfeeding support Oregon’s breastfeeding initiation rates are the best in the US! WIC offers: Peer to peer counseling Breastfeeding classes Breast pumps (??? List key breastfeeding activities in your agency)

WIC is Preventative  Prevents childhood anemia  Reduces premature births  Improves brain development  Lowers infant mortality  Increases length of pregnancy  Increases breastfeeding rates  HEALTHIER BABIES!

What is new for 2014? All WIC participants will get a card instead of paper vouchers to buy WIC foods. This will simplify grocery shopping for everyone.

Community Partners WIC Web Page Go to: Click on Community Partners on the left bar

Resources  State WIC Homepage  211information line (211 is now statewide!)  WIC Coordinator, Contact Information