To receive the Gold Award, local WIC agencies must complete an application which evaluates the policies and procedures surrounding breastfeeding promotion and support, the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program, and partnerships with local hospitals and other organizations working toward similar breastfeeding goals. This approach recognizes three groups of agencies that include those that are demonstrating model practices, as well as those who are at varying stages of implementing exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support practices. The award is given at three levels of performance that build on one another: Gold, Gold Premiere, and Gold Elite. The intent is to provide models and motivate other local agencies to strengthen their breastfeeding promotion and support activities and ultimately increase breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration rates among WIC participants. USDA established the WIC Loving Support Award of Excellence in 2014 to recognize local WIC agencies that have provided exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support activities. The 2020 Farmers' Market season is officially closed. Meal sites serve packed meals that are ready to take home and eat. Food pantries are locations where Hoosiers can pick up groceries to prepare and use at their homes. The tool includes two types of organizations shown on the map : food pantries and meal sites. In response to the increased need for local food assistance, Indiana WIC would like to share a new tool developed by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) that will make it easier for families to find food resources near their home.
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Currently, WIC operations will vary by region/WIC local agency so please contact your local WIC clinic directly for additional details or questions. Indiana WIC remains committed to serving families and continuing daily operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full details related to the increased cash value benefit can be found here. These additional funds will be applied to benefits that have a start date of Jthrough September 30, 2021. *Indiana WIC is excited to share that as part of the American Rescue Plan state WIC agencies can temporarily increase the cash value benefit to purchase fruits and vegetables up to $35 per child and adult, per month. For alternative options please contact your local WIC clinic. Due to this disruption you may notice a shortage on store shelves. *Indiana WIC clients, be advised Gerber is experiencing supply disruptions on Gerber® Good Start® Gentle 12.7oz Infant Formula with the orange label due to supply chain shortages Gerber Good Start Update June 2021. Indiana Women, Infants, and Children Program COVID-19 Updates
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