Main Office Location: 1100 Paseo De Onate,
Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, Inc. administers the WIC Program
to the following
Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh,
Pojoaque, Picuris, San Ildefonso,
Staff travel to each of these
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WIC
Eligibility
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What
about fathers?
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Are
services free?
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What I Need For an Appointment?
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What
Will I Receive?
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Health
Benefits of WIC
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Vendor
Locations
What is WIC?
The Women, Infant and
Children (WIC) Program is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new
mothers, and young children
eat well, learn about
nutrition, and stay healthy. Nutrition education, counseling, nutritious foods,
breastfeeding support and help
accessing health care
are provided to low-income families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program. WIC is a
federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and
Nutrition Service.
After 30 years, the WIC
Program has revised its food package to reflect current nutrition standards,
cultural realities and available food choices. The new food package
includes most of the
The new foods that will be distributed by WIC were chosen because
they provide specific nutrients to aid in proper growth and development.
In addition to improving the choices of foods for the culturally diverse Eight
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Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
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Increase the consumption of whole grains.
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Lower fat in the diet.
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Promote and support breastfeeding as the preferred method of
infant nutrition.
If you would like more information about the
new food package please call Eight Northern WIC program (505) 852-1381 ext 5.
WIC
Eligibility
Who is eligible and who can apply?
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Pregnant
women
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Women
who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
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Women
who have had a baby in the past six months
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Parents,
step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the
age of 5 can apply for their children
If you have a job or if you have
private health insurance, you can still apply for WIC. You do not have to be
married to apply for WIC.
Fathers of children under the age of 5 are encouraged to enroll their
children in the WIC program. Just like any other parent or guardian, fathers
can bring their children to appointments, attend nutrition classes, and receive
and redeem benefits for their children. Active participation by fathers is a
great help in keeping WIC children healthy.
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Yes!
All WIC services are free to those who are eligible.
Do I Qualify?
You must meet the following criteria:
1. Live in
2. Be a Pregnant, Breastfeeding or
Postpartum woman, an infant under one year of age or a child less than 5 years
of age. (Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and
children under 5 can apply for their children)
3. Meet the income guidelines. Households with
incomes at or below 185% of the federal poverty income level are eligible. WIC
determines income based on gross income. WIC counts all of the members of a
household, related or non-related. WIC counts an unborn baby as a household
member.
4. Be at nutritional risk. WIC
participants receive an initial health and diet screening at a WIC clinic to
determine nutritional risk. WIC uses two main categories of nutritional risk:
1) medically-based risks such as history of poor pregnancy outcome, underweight
status, or iron deficiency anemia, and 2) diet-based risk factors such as poor
eating habits which can lead to poor nutritional and health status.
Participants will be counseled at WIC about these risks and the outcome
influenced by nutrition education and nutritious foods provided by WIC.
5. Participants must apply in person.
What I Need For an
Appointment?
Call the main office at 505-852-1381 ext 5 to make an
appointment. You will be asked to bring the following to your appointment:
1. The Person Applying for program
participation (this may be you, your baby or your child) need to be present.
2. Proof of residency: bring one of the following:
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A
utility bill showing the name of the applicant or guardian and the street
address. Utilities include cable, electricity, gas, refuse, sewer, telephone –
excluding cell service, and water.
o
A
rent/mortgage receipt or residential lease showing the name of the applicant or
guardian and the street or physical address.
o
A
signed letter from the applicant or guardian’s landlord attesting to the
client’s residency.
o
Proof
of current enrollment in TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid in
3. Proof of identity: bring one of the following:
o
Birth
Certificate (acceptable for infants or children only)
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Immunization
record (acceptable for infant or children only)
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Debit
or Credit Card with applicant/guardian’s name and signature
o
Driver’s
License of applicant or guardian
o
Membership
Card (i.e. Sam’s club, Price Club, library card) with signature
o
Military
ID of applicant or guardian
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Passport
o
Pay
check or check stub showing the applicant’s name or guardian’s name
o
Personal
ID card for general use
o
Printed
personal checks (checkbook) showing applicant/guardian name
o
Program
ID card (such as a WIC appointment card) showing applicant/guardian’s name
o
School
ID showing applicant/guardian’s name
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Voter
Registration card for applicant/guardian
4. Current check stubs (within last 30 days) for any member of your family who
receives an income, or other proof of income status. If your family receives
Medicaid, TANF or Food Stamps, you will be asked to bring the award notice or
card.
5. Current or updated shot record.
6. Clean diaper or other items needed
for comfort. Your appointment will last approximately 30 minutes for new
clients
WIC
provides supplemental
food to program participants, along with nutrition education,
information on breastfeeding and referrals to health and social programs.
Studies show that WIC plays an important role in improving birth
outcomes and containing health-care costs. WIC has a positive impact on
children’s diets. WIC improves infant-feeding practices by actively promoting
breastfeeding as the best method of feeding infants. WIC clients have improved
rates of childhood immunizations and a regular source of health care.
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Improved
infant-feeding practices
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Premature
births reduced
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Fetal
death rate reduced
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Low
birthweight reduced
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Long-term
medical expenses reduced
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Improved
dietary intake
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Improved
cognitive development
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Fewer
premature births
Authorized WIC Vendors
Espanola Area: Center Market: 505-753-3171 - Lowe’s: 505-753-8869
Penasco Area: Garcia’s General Store: 505-587-2326
Pojoaque Area: Pojoaque Pueblo Mart: 505-455-2178
*WIC is an Equal Opportunity
Program.
If you believe you have been
discriminated against because of race,
color, national origin, age, sex, or
handicap, write immediately to:
Administrator, Food and Nutrition
Service
Contact
For more information and/or to make an appointment call 505-852-1381 ext 5
Program Director (505) 852-1381*259
Fax: (505) 852-1378