{"id":27,"date":"2016-08-11T17:06:58","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T17:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/west-piedmont\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-04-02T15:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:52:19","slug":"for-infants-and-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/west-piedmont\/for-infants-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"For Infants and Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-27\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-27-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-27-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-27-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2020\/04\/WIC_Logo-300x257.jpg\" alt=\"Women, Infants &amp; Children logo\" width=\"266\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2020\/04\/WIC_Logo-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2020\/04\/WIC_Logo.jpg 744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/>The Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program helps improve the health of nutritionally at-risk low-income women, infants, and children through supplemental nutrition counseling. These services are provided at no cost through USDA funds. WIC helps pregnant women; moms up to 6 months after the baby\u2019s birth, if not breastfeeding; moms up to 1 year after baby is born, if fully breastfeed only; babies up to age 1; and children from age 1 up to their 5<sup>th<\/sup> birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-27-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-27-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-27-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">WIC provides:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social services agencies,<\/li>\n<li>nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and<\/li>\n<li>supplemental nutritious foods<\/li>\n<li>benefits currently are loaded to an EBT card called eWIC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-27-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-27-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-27\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/09\/Audience-Pregnant-and-New-Parents.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/09\/Audience-Pregnant-and-New-Parents.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/09\/Audience-Pregnant-and-New-Parents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/09\/Audience-Pregnant-and-New-Parents-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"Young beautiful Pregnant woman having Video call with doctor using laptop at home\" alt=\"Pregnant women in front of couch looking at laptop\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-27-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-27-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-27-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><em>To learn if you are eligible, visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvawic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myvawic.org<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply - <\/strong>Appointments are required. You will need to bring some information to the WIC appointment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of income (pay stubs, Medicaid card, Food Stamp letter, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of identity (driver's license, birth certificate or Social Security card)<\/li>\n<li>Proof that you live in Virginia (utility bill or other item with your name and current street address)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To make an appointment -<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Franklin County, call (540) 484-0292<\/li>\n<li>In Martinsville\/Henry County, call (276) 638-2311<\/li>\n<li>In Patrick County, call (276) 693-2070 and choose opt. 5 WEDNESDAYS ONLY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/wic\/usda-nondiscrimination-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA Nondiscrimination Statement<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-27-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-27-2-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Spend Smart. Eat Smart.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<section class=\"usa-hero\">\n<div class=\"region region-hero\">\n<div class=\"region__inner\">\n<div id=\"block-pagetitle\" class=\"block block-core block-page-title-block\">\n<h4>Tools, recipes and tips for healthy eating on a tight budget<\/h4>\n<p class=\"uswds-page-title page-title\"><em>from the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wicworks.fns.usda.gov\/resources\/spend-smart-eat-smart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA WIC Works Resource System<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-topics\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"button button-outlined\" href=\"https:\/\/wicworks.fns.usda.gov\/explore-resources?f%5B0%5D=topic%3A125\">Nutrition Education<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-row grid-gap\">\n<div class=\"region-content grid-col\">\n<div class=\"region region-content\">\n<div id=\"block-wicworks-content\" class=\"block block-system block-system-main-block\">\n<article class=\"resource\" role=\"article\">\n<div class=\"field field--name-field-resource-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--content paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<div class=\"grid-col-fill\">\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spend Smart. Eat Smart.<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>offers tips, recipes and a number of tools to help people eat healthy while sticking to a tight grocery budget. On this site, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Indent1\">Use an interactive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu\/plan\/what-you-spend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Grocery Budget Calculator<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to get an estimate based on USDA's Low-Cost Food Plan. (Don't want to leave this site? Scroll down to use the calculator on this page!)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Indent1\">Learn about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu\/shop\/compare-unit-prices-best-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">unit pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(and download a free app) to help determine the food form and packaging that provides best value.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Indent1\">View\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/spendsmart.wpengine.com\/video\/save-money-with-unit-pricing\/#video_player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">videos<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on a number of topics, such as saving money with unit pricing, planning a menu, getting the best deal on fruits and vegetables and more.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Indent1\">Find\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu\/shop\/aisle-by-aisle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">aisle by aisle<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0information, videos and handouts for food groups that covers shopping, selecting, and preparing tips; storing and discarding recommendations; how much is needed in a day; and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Indent1\">Download\u00a0a number of resources, including\u00a0grocery lists\u00a0in English or Spanish, a\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu\/plan\/track-food-expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>food expenses tracker<\/strong><\/a><\/span>,\u00a0two-page guides for fresh fruit and vegetable\u00a0that provides tips on selection, storage and preparation, produce available during various months, and other health and nutrition-focused information.<\/p>\n<p>Want more information about what's in season? Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/snaped.fns.usda.gov\/seasonal-produce-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Seasonal Produce Guide<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for additional dynamic nutrition education tools? Check out the\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wicworks.fns.usda.gov\/resources\/interactive-nutrition-facts-label\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Interactive Nutrition Fact Label<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Need to inspire your participants and help them get the most of their food packages? Check out the\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wicworks.fns.usda.gov\/search-all?search_api_fulltext=recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>recipes and recipe resources<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0featured on WIC Works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-27-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Other Services<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Newborn Screening -<\/strong> Performed for newborns not tested in hospital or needing pre-testing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Immunizations<\/strong> - Immunizations for infants and children are available. You may contact your local health department for service times and appointments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Car Safety Seat Program<\/strong> - Car safety seat education and free car seats for eligible low-income families. Attend a 2-hour class with video on installation of car seats and car seat safety. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2016\/08\/Education-Program-English.pdf\">English<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2016\/08\/Education-Program-Spanish.pdf\">Spanish<\/a><\/span> eligibility information available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAMIS<\/strong> \u2013 A special Medicaid for children who do not qualify for regular Medicaid. Must meet certain eligibility requirements. Ready to apply? Learn more and complete an application:\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"How to Apply\" href=\"https:\/\/coverva.dmas.virginia.gov\/apply\/how-to-apply\/\">Apply<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Contact your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/west-piedmont\/office-locations-contact-us\/\">local health department<\/a><\/span> for an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-27-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-27-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-27-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Questions about the formula supply?<\/h3>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/wic\/healthcare-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">VDH WIC Healthcare Providers<\/span><\/a> for the latest updates on substitutions and other resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-27-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-27-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-27\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/05\/West-Piedmont-WIC_-COVID-19-post.png\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/05\/West-Piedmont-WIC_-COVID-19-post.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/05\/West-Piedmont-WIC_-COVID-19-post-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/05\/West-Piedmont-WIC_-COVID-19-post-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/05\/West-Piedmont-WIC_-COVID-19-post-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/05\/West-Piedmont-WIC_-COVID-19-post-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" alt=\"Flyer on Pacify app\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program helps improve the health of nutritionally at-risk low-income women, infants, and children through supplemental nutrition counseling. 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