Waukesha County WIC

You're not alone, and you're doing great! WIC is here for families across the state, ready to tackle challenges together. Seeking help is an act of bravery and love - for both you and your little one! The entire WIC community is cheering you on. 💪 ​

Grilling can be a fun way to try new foods or recipes as a family this summer! ☀️
For National Grilling Month, pick out you and your family’s favorite veggies to make grilled vegetable kabobs! 🫑🍄🟫🧅
Get access to fresh, frozen, and canned veggies by signing up for WIC benefits. Visit www.signupwic.com to find a WIC clinic in your area!


Este verano, el grillado puede ser una forma divertida de probar alimentos o recetas nuevas en familia. ☀️
En el Mes Nacional del Grillado, elija los vegetales favoritos de la familia y prepare brochetas de vegetales grillados. 🫑🍄🟫🧅
Regístrese en los beneficios WIC para acceder a vegetales frescos, congelados y enlatados. Visite www.signupwic.com/?lang=es para encontrar una clínica WIC en su zona.

If you feel like your kids’ toys and gear have taken over your home, you’re not alone. Learn how you manage to manage, simplify, and declutter.
Tuesday 7/16 Virtual
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3QPw2hf

It’s Disability Pride Month and at WIC, we’re proud to support parents and little ones with different abilities. 💞 Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that helps break down barriers for people with disabilities! 📃📢

Visit signupwic.com to find your closest WIC clinic.


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Estamos en el Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad y, en WIC, nos enorgullecemos de apoyar a los progenitores y a los pequeños que tienen capacidades diferentes. 💞 ¿Por qué en julio? Porque se conmemora el aniversario de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA), un hito en los derechos civiles que derribó barreras para las personas con discapacidades. 📃📢

Visite www.signupwic.com/?lang=es para encontrar la clínica WIC más cercana.

🇺🇸 Happy Independance Day! 🎆
The WIC offices will be CLOSED in observance of the holiday, but we will be in the office tomorrow to assist you. Call us at 262-896-8440

Eating Smart & Being Active Offered in Spanish at Library
Bilingual FoodWIse Educator Lily Izquierdo will be teaching an Eating Smart & Being Active series of classes for Spanish-speaking parents at the Waukesha Public Library kitchen on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm beginning August 22.
For more information and a QR code registration link, visit
https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/UWEX/Foodwise/ESBA/

FEED THE KIDS is a FREE summer lunch program.
Stop by SENTINEL PARK from NOON-12:30pm weekdays to grab a FREE lunch.

With hundreds of vehicles and car seats to choose from, the combinations are endless. Child Passenger Safety Technicians can help you ensure your child is safe. Schedule an appointment for a free car seat check when you transition from one stage to the next: https://carseateducation.org/caregiver-resources

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

🎉🎉🎉🎉Celebrating 50 years of WIC!🎉🎉🎉🎉

WIC supports communities so families can thrive.

Whole-grain bread is the WIC-approved food of the month, a delicious choice for a healthier, more balanced diet! 🌾 Whole-grain bread is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and has various health benefits like helping with digestion and controlling blood sugar levels. 🍞
Visit www.signupwic.com to find a WIC agency near you.

More than 6 million Americans use WIC each month. If you have a little one under age five or if you are pregnant, there’s a chance you could qualify, too.
Learn more by visiting www.signupwic.com

CAC has more financial courses scheduled this week! This week will be focused on learning fraud and protecting your finances. This course is available to anyone who is interested.

(Dane County) Tuesday, June 25th at Goodman Community Center’s Ironworks Building – Merrill Lynch Room
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

(Jefferson County) Wednesday, June 26th at the Watertown Public Library
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

(Waukesha County) Thursday, June 27th at Housing Action Coalition of Waukesha County
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Register for a course here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gbSeXhteZUeot8bOSPXfxhCS_tRtMGZEtQS3yFCZSdNUQkNTOUtCMTdZWklMRURWQ0FWWFhSTFhQMy4u&origin=QRCode

At WIC, we are committed to our promise. That’s why WIC offers different food packages specifically tailored to suit your family's needs and help them thrive. We offer food packages for:
● Children 1 through 5 years old
● Pregnant and partially (mostly) breastfeeding (up to 1 year postpartum)
● Postpartum (up to 6 months postpartum)
● Fully Breastfeeding (up to 1 year postpartum)
Visit www.signupwic.com to find a WIC agency near you and learn more.

Happy First Day of Summer ☀️ Here’s to joyful adventures in the sun and lasting memories with family and friends this season!
Take advantage of summer fruits and vegetables with WIC! Learn more at www.signupwic.com

Great family summer event🎉

Due to the heat and maybe thunderstorms (come on, Wisconsin--just pick ONE!) we will be having our performer INSIDE the building at the normal time. Seating will be limited due to the size of the room, so we advise you to arrive early. Sorry for the inconvenience.

📣Family Fun day!📣Calling all aspiring scientists! 🧪🔬🧬

Calling all aspiring scientists! 🧪🔬🧬

Join us tomorrow at 3:30 PM for another Family Fun Day! This time, we're Getting Excited About Science with Steve Belliveau. From chemistry to astronomy, green science, and more, join us for an engaging and informative performance.

Happy Father’s Day! Today, we celebrate the father figures who play an important role in their family’s lives. Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and appreciation. 🌟 Tag a Dad!
Learn how WIC can support dads at www.signupwic.com

Have you heard about WIC's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)? It's an additional benefit available to WIC families from June through October. Ask us about Farmers Market benefits

REMINDER: FREE BACKPACK APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH 🎒 🏫 👩‍🏫 🚸 🎒 🏫 👨‍🏫 🚸

✨️The Backpack Coalition is accepting applications to receive backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. If you are a WIC client, please call our office at 262-896-8440 and we will assist you with submitting an application.
✨️Applications are also being accepted through: Waukesha Food Pantry, Salvation Army, Children and Family Centers for Excellence, Mukwonago Food Pantry, Muskego Food Pantry, Oconomowoc Food Pantry, Pewaukee Food Pantry, and counselors in the Waukesha School District. All children who attend Hadfield, Hawthorne and Whittier schools in Waukesha will automatically receive a backpack. Their siblings will still need to apply.

Join us in celebrating Community Health Improvement Week! 🌟 WIC agencies support our communities year-round, but this week we highlight the power of collaboration and unity in strengthening the well-being of our neighbors! ❤️🏠 Together, we can help families live healthier, fuller lives.
Find your local WIC clinic at www.signupwic.com

Hello! The WIC office will be closed today for Memorial Day. Don't worry, we will be back tomorrow from 8:15am-4:15pm. If you need to contact us, place call our office at 262-896-8440 and leave us a message.

This week we celebrate RDs and DTRs! This annual event celebrates the important role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians within our WIC community of care. 🍅🥦

In celebration of and WIC's 50th anniversary, here are 50 pieces of Wisconsin-grown produce you can purchase with your WIC benefits. What's your family's favorite fruit or veggie? 🥬🥕

We are thankful to all of our Registered Dieticians and Dietetic Technicians that share their nutrition knowledge with our WIC families! Today we celebrate you! 🍓🥦🥕

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is March 13!

Let's celebrate and thank those who help Americans and people around the world live healthier lives through nutrition: http://sm.eatright.org/RDNday

FIT FAMILIES' FRIDAY
It is March which not only means spring is on the way, but it is National Nutrition Month!

As a fun activity, we are kicking off a VegOut! Challenge to see if you can eat 30 different veggies in 30 days! It’s a great way to challenge your family to try something new.
Sign Up now at: www.vegoutwithrfs.org
Join our Waukesha County Fit Families’ Team: “Fit Families from Artichokes to Zucchini”
For those registered with our team, we will send ideas and encouragement throughout the month. We can’t wait to see what veggies you try!

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