WIC
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides
nutritious foods (primarily through retail grocery stores), nutrition
counseling, and referrals to health
care and social services. WIC serves low-income pregnant, postpartum and
breastfeeding women,
infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. Nearly
9.25 million people get WIC benefits
each month.
Who can receive WIC?
• A resident of Coos County, NH
• A pregnant woman or a new mom
• An infant or a child under 5 years of age
• Persons with a household income that is less than
or equal to the income guidelines.
• You
currently receive TANF, food stamps, Medicaid or Healthy Kids Gold.
• All parents, including fathers, grandparents and
foster parents may apply for WIC for their children.
Here is a list of what WIC can provide you with:
These foods help keep pregnant women, new mothers,
babies and children healthy and strong.
Besides eating healthy food, here are few more simple things you can do
every day with your child to keep him healthy.
Play every day
Your toddler or preschooler needs 60 min or more each day of active free
playtime. Going out every day is one of the best ways to accomplish
this. If you can’t be outside, active play inside is the next best
thing.
Build your Skills
Your toddler needs at least 30 minutes a day of planned physical
activity. Your preschooler needs at least 60 minutes. Help your child
practice skills like jumping, tumbling, balancing and catching every
day.
Explore your community
Getting to know your neighborhood will help your child feel safe and
confident. Instead of watching TV on Saturday morning, make a play date
at the park or take the family for a walk around the block.
Infants (0-12 months old)
From birth, give your baby safe opportunities to move and explore.
Babies love “Floor time” where they can reach, roll and crawl. Try not
to keep your baby in his/her infant seat, crib or playpen for too long
at one time.
Games to play together: peek a boo, pat a cake
Toddlers (1-3 years old)
Toddlers are learning to control their own bodies and develop skills
like running and jumping. Active play helps your toddler tap into his
creativity and imagination.
Games to play together- follow the leader, marching band, ring around
the rosy, dancing to music.
Preschoolers (3-5 Years old)
Preschoolers are developing confidence in movement skills that will
prepare them for more advanced physical activities like school sports.
Games to play together- hide and seek, kick ball, freeze tag, hopscotch,
and catch.
For more information please call, WIC at 603- 752-
4678 or Toll Free 1-888-266-7942. We are located at 54 Willow St, NH
03570 or email us at: wic@ccfhs.org
WIC Income Guidelines
A donation of $250 will provide a mother of
a 3 year old the assistance to feed her child fruits and vegetables for
a year.
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