WIC Benefits at Sunrise Children’s Foundation

Having the right tools and access to the right programs to help you and your child succeed in life is critical, especially during the formative years of a child’s life. The WIC program has been one such program, empowering families with the resources, education, and nutritional benefits to help them grow and thrive. 

The WIC program has been one of the most impactful federally funded programs for families, with an estimated 12.13 million Americans in 2021 qualifying for the program. Despite millions of Americans meeting eligibility requirements, it’s estimated that only 51.2% of qualified individuals actually participated in the program. 

At Sunrise Children’s Foundations in Las Vegas, Nevada, we are committed to helping children and families get access to services that will positively impact their lives, including free social service programs, like WIC. As a provider of WIC services, our team is committed to your family’s growth and success. 

Whether it’s supporting you through quality Early Childhood programs for your child, or helping you work through the application for WIC benefits, our team is here for you.

Learn the benefits of Early Childhood education.

What Is the WIC Program, and How Does It Help Families?

The Women’s Infants and Children’s Program, also known as WIC, is a federally funded special supplemental nutrition program that supports pregnant women, recently pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children under 5 years old. The program offers educational services, access to nutritional well-balanced meals, and other support services. 

At the heart of this program is access to free, healthy foods that you can purchase at your local grocery store, as well as personalized nutrition education, support for breastfeeding mothers, and referrals to services within your community. 

This program has been essential in helping pregnant mothers, families, and children lead healthier, more supported lives, allowing them to focus on other areas of life.

Eligibility Requirements for WIC and How to Apply

There are other eligibility requirements that you must meet in order to participate in the WIC program. Some of these eligibility requirements may vary by state but are generally the same across the board. To apply, you must meet the following criteria. 

Income eligibility: You must have a financial household income that is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. If you are qualified to receive Medicaid, food benefits through SNAP, or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), then you are automatically eligible to receive WIC benefits.

Residency requirement: You must apply for WIC in the state in which you live. Some states may have additional residential requirements as well.

Nutritional risk factors: You can be eligible for the program if a healthcare professional has determined that either you or your child suffer from nutritional risks, such as:

  • Low iron levels 
  • Low weight for your age 
  • A history of pregnancy complications 
  • General poor diet 

How to Apply to WIC 

To apply for the program, you will need to make an appointment at your local WIC office. At Sunrise Children’s Foundation, our staff can help connect you to the nearest agency in your community, and help you work through the application process. 

The program was created to help vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women and low-income families receive benefits that will improve the health and wellness of their families. Fathers, grandparents, and anyone else who is considered a primary caregiver, can also apply for the program if they have children under 5 years old as dependents.

What Are the Benefits of the WIC Program?

WIC saves lives and improves the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants, and children. Studies have shown that, since their inception in 1974, WIC has been one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective nutrition intervention programs. The following highlights some of the program’s benefits:

  • Improved birth outcomes, including fewer premature births, fewer infant deaths, and savings in healthcare costs.
  • Improved diet and diet-related outcomes.
  • Improved infant feeding practices.
  • Improved immunization rates, and regular source of medical care.
  • Improved cognitive development, and children’s school-readiness.
  • Improved pre-conception nutritional status.
  • Improved growth of nutritionally at-risk infants and children.
  • Decreased incidence of iron deficiency anemia in children.

Other benefits of the program include: 

  • Breastfeeding support for mothers, including personalized counseling that helps promote continued breastfeeding.
  • Nutrition education, including how to prepare well-balanced meals.
  • Referrals to healthcare providers within the community.
  • Early prenatal care for healthier pregnancy and delivery.
  • Improved access to overall community resources.

Do your Nutrition Education ONLINE!

Follow these easy steps:

  1. Go to wichealth.org
  2. Sign up and complete your profile.
  3. Click “Start A New Lesson” on your dashboard.
  4. Choose a lesson from one of five categories (Breastfeeding, Infants, Children Ages 1-5, Healthy Families and New & Expecting Families
  5. Complete the lesson
  6. Fill out the survey.
  7. Print or email your certificate of completion.

For a full listing of all of the available classes simply logo onto wichealth.org. There are over 30 topics are availabe in both English and Spanish.

Realice su educacion alimentaria por INTERNET!

Para comenzar, siga estas instrucciones sencillas:

  1. Vaya al sition Web: es.wichealth.org.
  2. Debe seleccionar En Español par aver la pagina en español.
  3. Abra una cuenta.
  4. De las 3 categorías, elige una lección.
  5. Complete la lección.
  6. Llene la encuesta.
  7. Imprima o envie por correo electrónico su certificado de finalización.

For questions or more information simply email us directly at [email protected].

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. email:
[email protected]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA

De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.

La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicación para obtener la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.

Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante debe llenar un formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, el cual puede obtenerse en línea en: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027s.pdf, de cualquier oficina de USDA, llamando al(866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida a USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre del demandante, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la acción discriminatoria alegada con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y fecha de una presunta violación de derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe presentarse a USDA por:

(1) correo:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax:
(833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o

(3) correo electrónico:
[email protected].

Esta entidad es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

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If you have difficulty understanding English or have a disability, free language assistance or other aids and services are available upon request. Please let WIC staff know or contact your local WIC Clinic.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Si tiene dificultades entendiendo el inglés o tiene alguna discapacidad, hay asistencia lingüística gratuita u otras ayudas y servicios disponibles. Por favor de hacer saber a un empleado de WIC o comuníquese con su clínica local de WIC.

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

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Sunrise Children’s Foundation Is a Trusted Provider of WIC Services

At Sunrise Children’s Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, we are proud to help children and families like yours get access to critical resources, like the WIC program. As a trusted provider of WIC services, we are here to help you learn and apply practices that will improve your life. 

WIC Peer Counselor Breastfeeding Program

Sunrise Children’s Foundation has also created a lactation support program to assist WIC clients in meeting their breastfeeding goals. Studies show that 75% of all pregnant women plan to breastfeed, but very few are still breastfeeding six months after delivery. The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented, and include the following:

  • Breastfed babies have an I.Q. that is eight to 10 points higher than that of formula-fed babies.
  • The risk of premature death in the first year of life is increased by 25% in formula-fed infants.
  • The incidence of all diseases studied is higher in formula-fed individuals than in those who were breastfed.
  • Affordable healthcare begins with breastfeeding.

Sunrise Children’s Foundation in collaboration with Nevada WIC has implemented four sites to improve the health of Nevada’s pregnant women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age, who are eligible for the program. 

The Sunrise WIC Clinics, operated by Sunrise Children’s Foundation, serve approximately 15,000 individuals and families in need each month.

For more information about WIC and WIC classes, visit www.fns.usda.gov, email us at [email protected], or contact your nearest clinic.

Start your child strong at Sunrise Children’s Foundation. Get in touch today to learn more about the WIC program, whether you are eligible for WIC benefits, and how to apply. 

Visit us online or call us today at (702-631-7130). 

Sources:

National and State Level Estimates of WIC Eligibility and Program Reach in 2021.
WIC Eligibility Requirements.
WIC: USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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