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WIC Because You Care
WIC is a program for pregnant
and breastfeeding women, infants, and children younger than 5
and is available in all counties in North Dakota. WIC offers
healthy food for proper growth and development and helps
families choose healthier ways of eating.
What is WIC?
WIC
is a federal nutrition program that gives you:
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nutrition information, counseling and support
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breastfeeding information and support
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nutritious foods
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health screenings
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referrals to other services
To be eligible for WIC,
1.
You must be:
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pregnant woman;
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breastfeeding woman (up to one year after giving
birth)
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new mother
(up to six months after giving
birth)
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parent, guardian or caretaker who has an infant or child
younger than 5 years of age
AND,
2.
Your annual household income must be within WIC Guidelines
(see below). Note: You may have a job and still meet these
guidelines.
North Dakota WIC Income
Eligibility Guidelines
2009/2010
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185% Poverty Level |
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Household Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Weekly
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| 1 |
20,036 |
1,670 |
386 |
| 2 |
26,955 |
2,247 |
519 |
| 3 |
33,874 |
2,823 |
652 |
| 4 |
40,793 |
3,400 |
785 |
| 5 |
47,721 |
3,976 |
918 |
| 6 |
54,631 |
4,553 |
1,051 |
| For
each additional household member add: |
6,919 |
577 |
134 |
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Upper Missouri District Health Unit holds clinics in
Williston, Stanley and Watford City. For more information call 774-6401.
In Crosby call 965-6813.
North Dakota Department of Health
WIC WIC is an equal Opportunity program. USDA
policy does not permit discrimination because of race, color, national
origin, sex, handicap or age. Any person who believes he/she has been
discriminated against in any USDA related activity should write
immediately to: Secretary of Agriculture or Director, Office of Advocacy
and Enterprise, USDA, Washington, D.C., 202050. |
