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1 IL WIC Program Denise Boyd, MHS, RD/LDN, RN, BSN IL Dept. of Human Services Division of Family & Community Services WIC Community Outreach & Partnership Coordinator, Northern Region
2 What is WIC? Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Not intended to meet a participants complete nutritional needs. Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to healthcare and social service agencies. WIC is a federally funded program funded by United States Dep. of Agriculture (USDA) WIC serves low income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants & children up to the age of 5 who have a nutrition and/or health risk.
3 WIC Basic Eligibility Categorically Pregnant woman Breastfeeding (up to one year) Non-breastfeeding Postpartum (6 months) Infants (up to 1 yr) Children (up to their 5 th birthday)
4 Basic Eligibility Risk (Must have one of 2 risk factors; medical or nutrition) Medical High Wt Gain/Low Wt Gain Previous Poor Pregnancy Outcome Current Pregnancy Problem Lack of Adequate Prenatal Care High Parity and Young Age Blood Lead 10mcg/dl or higher Anemia Multi-Fetal Gestation History of Pre-eclampsia Gestational Diabetes, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes
5 Basic Eligibility Dietary/Nutritional Risk: Failure to meet Dietary Guidelines Inappropriate Nutrition Practices Dietary Supplements Low Calorie Diet Pica Food Safety Clinical Malnutrition Severe Dental Problems
6 Basic Eligibility Income At or Below 185% of the U.S. Poverty Level Ex. Family of 4 - $41,348
7 Basic Eligibility Residency Live in Illinois WIC does not require proof of citizenship or alien status
8 Highlights of Program Breastfeeding Promotion & Education Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Individualized nutrition education and counseling. Continuity of Care/Care Coordination Referral System
9 WIC Breastfeeding Philosophy WIC believes: Breastfeeding is the normal and expected method of infant feeding All women can breastfeed Every mom wants what s best for her baby and every baby wants to breastfeed WIC provides counseling and support to help mom provide breastmilk for her baby and exclusively breastfeed for 1 year or longer.
10 Breastfeeding is the expected method of infant feeding. After counseling and education, if a woman chooses not to Breastfeed, supplemental formula can be provided. Current contract brand is Mead Johnson Enfamil Specialty formulas are available with a prescription from a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse practitioner.
11 Local Agency WIC Breastfeeding Policy Create a positive clinic environment which endorses breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding method. Have a plan to ensure that women have access to breastfeeding promotion and support activities during the prenatal and postpartum periods. Have a breastfeeding coordinator to plan staff training and special breastfeeding events.
12 WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Peer counselor program established in 2004 Peer counselors provide services in 70 IL WIC agencies Provided ~60,000 contacts in FY11
13 WIC Breastfeeding Peer Peer counselors Counselors give basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers help mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns. provide services at the WIC clinic, health department or by telephone, through home and hospital visits
14 Basic Food Packages Pregnant Woman Iron-fortified Adult Cereal (36 oz) Milk (skim, 1% or 2%) 5 gallons Juice (100%) 3 cans 100% Whole Wheat Bread or Brown rice, Tortillas or Oatmeal 1 lb Fruit/Vegetables, Fresh, Frozen or Canned ($8 Voucher) Cheese (1 lb), Eggs (1 dozen), Peanut Butter (18 oz) & Beans (canned-16 oz or dried-1 lb)
15 Food Packages Exclusively Breastfeeding Iron-fortified Adult Cereal (36 oz) Milk (skim, 1% or 2%) 6 gallons Juice (100%) 3 cans 100% Whole Wheat Bread or Brown Rice, Tortillas or Oatmeal (1 lb) Fruit/Vegetables, Fresh, Frozen or Canned ($10 Voucher) Cheese (1 lbs), Eggs(2 dozen), Peanut Butter (18 oz) & Beans (canned-16 oz or dried-1 lb) Tuna, pink salmon (30 oz)
16 Grand Deluxe Mom exclusively BF
17 Food Packages Partially Breastfeeding Iron-fortified Adult Cereal (36 oz) Milk (skim, 1% or 2%) 5 gallons Juice (100%) 3 cans 100% Whole Wheat Bread or Brown Rice, Tortillas or Oatmeal (1 lb) Fruit/Vegetables, Fresh, Frozen or Canned ($8 Voucher) Cheese (1 lbs), Eggs(1 dozen), Peanut Butter (18 oz) & Beans (canned-16 oz or dried-1 lb)
18 Deluxe Package for Mom partial BF
19 Basic Food Packages Infant Iron-Fortified Formula (If not breastfeeding) Iron-Fortified Cereal (6 months) Infant Vegetables & Fruit (6 months) Infant Meats (Only for exclusively breastfed Infants) NO JUICE PROVIDED
20 Breastfeeding Dyads Exclusively Breastfed Infant No formula Partially Breastfed Infant: 1-3 months of age: 1-3 cans of formula 4-5 months of age: 1-5 cans of formula 6-12 months of age: 1 4 cans of formula, 2 boxes of infant cereal, 2 pounds of bananas, 28 jars of baby food fruit & veges All coupons say: Mom s Priceless Breastmilk!
21 Grand Deluxe Infant exclusively BF
22 Deluxe Package for Infant partial BF Note: only 1 can of formula for Birth to 1 month
23 Breastfeeding Dyads Partial Breastfed Infant: Birth 1 month: 1 9 cans of formula 1 3 months of age: 5 9 cans of formula 4 5 months of age: 6 10 cans of formula 6 12 months of age: 5 7 cans of formula, 2 boxes of infant cereal, 2 pounds of bananas, 28 jars of baby food fruit & veges
24 Basic Food Packages Children Milk (2%, 1% or Skim) Whole Milk for under 2 Cheese Cereal (At least 51% of WIC cereals are whole grain & low in sugar) 100% Whole Wheat Bread OR Brown Rice, Tortillas or Oatmeal Eggs, Juice Fruit/Vegetables, Fresh, Frozen or Canned Peanut butter or beans/peas (dry or canned)
25 WIC Staff State Level Nutrition Services Coordinator (RD) Breastfeeding Coordinator (RD) Assistant B.F. Coordinator (RD) Regional Nutritionist (RD s) Cover 5 regions throughout the state All state staff have graduate degrees with advanced training in breastfeeding. Many staff also have advanced training in weight management & diabetes.
26 Region 2 Shirley Smith 815/ Ginny Belt 815/ Region 3 Sarah Deig 309/ Region 1 Lashon Reese 312/ Bindi Desai Lessing 312/ Robin Colbert 312/ Region 4 Lisa Cunningham 217/ Breastfeeding Coordinators Brenda Matthews 312/ Melanie Eader 618/ Region 5 Brenda Green 618/ Melissa Banz 618/
27 WIC Community Outreach and Partnership Denise Boyd 708/ Cheryl Metheny 618/
28 WIC Staff Local Level WIC Coordinator: every agency Breastfeeding Coordinator Many agencies also have Peer Counselors Nutritionist/CHP: Many are RD s, required to have a B.S. in Nutrition. They can also be RN s. Some agencies also employ para- professionals, i.e. Diet Technician s
29 Partnership Strategies Get to know your local WIC nutrition staff (Mostly R.D. and Licensed Dietitians in Chicago area) Invite WIC Dietitians to Grand Rounds Attend Local WIC agency staff meetings Make contact with the Site Supervisor (Primary Contact) Attend Regional Task Force meetings chicagobreastfeeds.webs.com chicagoareabfc.org
30 Chicagoland WIC Agencies* Bethel New Life (4) CEDA (17) Chicago Dept. Public Health (19) Cook Co. Dept Public Health (9) Mile Square (1) Near North Health Service Corporation (7) Roseland Hospital (1) Sinai (4) Stickney Public Health District (1) Stroger Hospital (4) Altgeld (3) * Number of sites in parentheses Work with Site Supervisors Public and Private Agencies All Follow State Policy and Procedures
31 Referrals WIC provides referrals to a number of programs: Lactation Support Family Case Management Healthy Start SNAP (Special Nutrition Assistance Program) Substance Abuse Counseling & Treatment Local Food Pantry s, Emergency Food Programs MAC CHIP Head Start Family Planning EPSDT Services HIV Testing & Tx Lead Screening DSCC Early Intervention
32 To Find A WIC Office Visit our website Look for Office Locator For more information contact the IL WIC Program:
33 Breastfeeding Advocacy -- State & Regional Task Forces WIC supports Illinois State Breastfeeding Task Force Projects to increase awareness Hospital Advocacy Grandmothers Teas Baby-Friendly Childcare Ten Regional Task Forces
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37 Events & Activities Conferences March 22, 2012, Edwardsville BFTF Speaker: Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA Location- Fairview Heights, IL For more information: Sept 21, 2012, Southern IL BFTF Speaker: Linda J. Smith Location: Marion, IL Contact: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Annual Meeting October 11-14, 2012 Chicago
38 Breastfeeding Webinars Breastfeeding Webinars New in FY12 May 1 Communication Skills: Vital to Breastfeeding Education & Assistance Each webinar begins at 10am; for upcoming webinars, information will be posted at Archived Breastfeeding Webinars: Empowering Women to Choose Breastfeeding Establishing Milk Supply (At Breast or Exclusively Breastfeeding) Supporting Breastfeeding through the Use of Breast Pumps Available at To register for archived webinars, contact rpondexter@springfieldul.org
39 Bridges to Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Training a new initiative focusing on community collaboration the program brings together local hospital and health department staff around the issues of breastfeeding education and support learn how to address issues of prenatal and postpartum education & community support. Scheduled Bridges Feb 8 Roseland Hospital Feb 9 University of Chicago Hospitals June 26 Galesburg June 27 Peoria Dec 12 Breese Dec 13 Greenville Upcoming Bridges
40 Breastfeeding Program Brenda Matthews, MS, RD/LDN IL Dept. of Human Services Division of Family & Community Services State Breastfeeding Coordinator 401 S Clinton Chicago, Il Brenda.matthews@illinois.gov Ph: Cell: Melanie Eader, MS, RD/LDN IL Dept. of Human Services Division of Family & Community Services Asst State Breastfeeding Coordinator 1925 Madison Avenue Granite City, Illinois Melanie.eader@illinois.gov Ph: Cell:
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