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Harford County WIC Program
(410) 273-5656
(Aberdeen: Main office - call this office for new appointments or rescheduling appointments at all locations)
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Who: Mothers, Mothers-to-Be, Interested Others
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When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 10 a.m. to Noon
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Where: Upper Chesapeake Medial Center, Chesapeake Conference Room
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Why: To gain information on women and children's health as well as safety issues.
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How: Information Tables and Displays
Sponsored by The Upper Chesapeake Family Birthplace Lactation Services and Harford County Health Department WIC Program
WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy foods and nutrition counseling to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in the admistration of any of its programs.
WIC BENEFITS
If you are eligible WIC provides healthy foods such as:
Milk, Cheese, Peanut Butter, 100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice, Eggs, Dried Beans and Peas, Cereal
Its Much More Than Free Food!
The WIC staff is a caring team of people who can show you how to:
Improve your familys health through better nutrition.
Have a healthier pregnancy.
Feed your baby better.
Breastfeed successfully.
Help your children eat healthier.
Obtain other health and social services.
Use your WIC checks to buy nutritious foods.
We offer individual counseling, small classes and group discussions and pamphlets to help you learn all about good nutrition. WIC staff will work with you to develop healthy eating habits
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR WIC?
If I am employed am I eligible for WIC?
Yes...you can be employed and receive WIC benefits. You are eligible if you meet all of the following criteria:
* Live in Harford County
*Are pregnant, a new mother, an infant or child under 5 years of age
*Have a nutritional need
*Have a household gross (before taxes and deductions) income that is less than or equal to the income guidelines below. If you receive Medical Assistance, Food Stamps or Temporary Cash Assistance you are income eligible.
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Income Eligibility Guidelines for
Maryland WIC Program Benefits
Effective April 6, 2009
185 Percent of 2009 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
Family
Size |
Annual
Income |
Monthly
Income |
Twice
Monthly |
Biweekly
Income |
Weekly
Income |
| 1 |
$20,036 |
$1,669 |
$834 |
$770 |
$385 |
| 2 |
26,955 |
2,246 |
1,123 |
1,036 |
518 |
| 3 |
33,874 |
2,822 |
1,411 |
1,302 |
651 |
| 4 |
40,793 |
3,399 |
1,699 |
1,568 |
784 |
| 5 |
47,712 |
3,976 |
1,988 |
1,835 |
917 |
| 6 |
54,631 |
4,552 |
2,276 |
2,101 |
1,050 |
| 7 |
61,550 |
5,129 |
2,564 |
2,367 |
1,183 |
| 8 |
68,469 |
5,705 |
2,852 |
2,633 |
1,316 |
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For each additional family add |
+ $6,919 |
+ $577 |
+ $289 |
+ $267 |
+ $134 | |
GOOD FAMILY NUTRITION STARTS WITH A CALL
HOW TO APPLY OR GET MORE INFORMATION
Call the WIC office at (410) 273-5656 to make an appointment at one of our two convenient clinic sites in Harford County:
Edgewood WIC Clinic: Woodbridge Facility, Edgewood, MD 21040
Aberdeen WIC Clinic: 34 N. Philadelphia Blvd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
Daytime and evening appointments are available.
We will be happy to answer any other questions you may have about the WIC Program. Just call us!
For other WIC Programs in Maryland click here or call the Maryland WIC Hotline 1-800-242-4WIC.
BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
Harford County WIC Program provides help and support to breastfeeding women the WIC Program in the form of:
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Peer Counselors to educate and support new mothers.
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Nurse Lactation Consultant for specialized problems.
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Support Groups for mothers to meet together.
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Manual breast pumps for mothers returning to work or school
Breastfeeding Steps for Success:
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Make sure you are in a comfortable position when you nurse your baby. Be sure to bring your baby to the breast rather than your breast to the baby. Relax and sit back once your baby has latched on.
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During the first few days, the length of each feeding may vary and this is okay. Be sure to nurse at least at 8 times in 24 hours.
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During the first 2-3 weeks avoid giving your baby bottles and pacifiers. Your baby is just learning how to nurse. Rubber nipples can confuse the baby in the way he sucks.
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By the end of the first week, breast fed babies should have at least 6-8 wet diapers in 24 hours. Some have bowel movements after every nursing while others may go twice a day. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about this.
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If you have any questions or concerns about breastfeeding, call a breastfeeding counselor. Please ask for help if something does not seem right. We are looking forward to speaking with you.
For more information on breastfeeding, go to www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/
Breastfeeding Support Groups:
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Harford County WIC Program
410-273-5656
Breastfeeding Coordinators:
Marge Kleinberg
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
Kim Younger, Dawn Baskin, Angela Chriskos, Stephanie Hazzard |
La Leche League-Harford County
1.800.LA LECHE
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Franklin Square Hospital
Lactation Resource Center
410-682-7427, 410-838-0777 ext. 7427 |
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Breastfeeding Warm Line
443-643-2948 |
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