Are you a single parent with a child up to 5 years old in Yates County? If so, the NY WIC program may be able to improve your health and nutrition as well as your child’s. The state WIC program gives pregnant women, mothers of infants, children up to 5, and fathers/caretakers money to purchase healthy food items. The SPCC encourages anyone in need of monetary assistance, information about pregnancy and/or breastfeeding, individualized nutrition guidance, support from other parents, and a variety of other benefits to consider applying for WIC.
From monthly checks for nutritious foods to in-depth professional assistance, there are many ways the NY WIC program helps Yates County families. Parents or children can apply for Yates County WIC and potentially receive life-changing benefits right away.
SPCC WIC continues to provide services through this trying time.
We will continue to provide ALL Services over the phone until further notice.
Our procedures have been put in place to help protect our families, our staff and our community during this COVID-19 outbreak.
*Prior to your appointment, please update your phone number with us if it has recently changed!
HELPFUL COVID-19 TIPS
Regular hand washing can help prevent the spread of germs and is one of the best ways to avoid catching or transmitting COVID-19. You and your child should wash your hands for 20 seconds—the length of time it takes to sing the ABC song—after coming in from playing outside, before preparing meals and after going to the bathroom.
Lavarse las manos con regularidad es una de las mejores maneras de evitar contagiarse o propagar el COVID-19. Enséñales a tus hijos a lavárselas durante por lo menos 20 segundos, lo que toma cantar la canción del alfabeto.
We are in this together! Help your neighbors on WIC by leaving items with a WIC-approved label on the shelves. These are for WIC participants who must follow set guidelines for the foods (including brands and sizes) that they can purchase with their WIC benefits. If we leave WIC-approved items on the shelves, we can ensure that WIC participants do not go home empty handed. #WICStrong #InThisTogether
Ahora es común ver estantes vacíos en el mercado. Si no participas en WIC —y no reúnes los requisitos para los beneficios de WIC— por favor, piensa dos veces antes de comprar alimentos con una etiqueta de aprobación de WIC al lado del precio. Estos alimentos son para los participantes en WIC, quienes deben seguir ciertas normas sobre qué alimentos comprar (además de marcas y tamaños) con sus beneficios de WIC. Por favor, ten en cuenta las necesidades de tu vecino. #WICStrong #JuntosEnEstas
We must all play our part to avoid stockpiling key products – like infant formula – to ensure that all shoppers can purchase the products they need. WIC participants are our neighbors, our friends, and our community. #YouGotThis
Forgotten your PIN? Call 1-844-540-3013
Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Guidance
Guidance
SPCC WIC Peer Counselor Program
Sign up for a peer counselor at your next WIC appointment!
SPCC WIC Peer Counselor Private Facebook group- WIC Moms Talk Breastfeeding.
- To join our private group; Log into your personal Facebook account, in search bar, search WIC Moms Talk Breastfeeding and request to join! Our team will accept your request, it’s that simple!
Breastfeeding Videos (Breastfeeding Partners)
What is Breastfeeding SupportMom's Emotional WellbeingOvercoming PainHand ExpressionBreastfeeding In PublicGoing Back to Work Or SchoolBreastfeeding Printable PDF Publications
Phone - Text - Fax Numbers
(585) 394-9240 – Phone
(585) 481-8488 – Text Line
(585) 394-9285 – Fax Number
Secure email Address
Send Us Your Appointment Documents @
www.spccwic@spcc-roch.org
*Completing Your Certification/Re-Certification By Phone*
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Read Rights and Responsibilities (choose language below)
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Have the following documents ready before your phone call appointment:
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If you have Medicaid, you will need to provide active Medicaid numbers for you and/or your child/children.
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If you don’t have Medicaid, you will need to provide proof of income or a Self-Declaration form (available printable PDF below).
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ID Card
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Proof of Address
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Medical Referral Form (if required)
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Rights and Responsibilities
This form is required for applicants to read or be read to. This will certify that the information they have provided for their eligibility determination is complete and correct to the best of their knowledge. This information is being given in order to receive WIC benefits and they understand that state or local WIC agency officials may check this information if the need arises by contacting employers or other sources for their income, and/or by getting their tax records from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.
English - Rights and Responsibilities Spanish - Rights and Responsibilities Russian - Rights and Responsibilities Chinese - Rights and ResponsibilitiesNYS Income Guidelines Effective through June 30, 2021
NYS Income Guidelines are a guide to help in the determination of income eligibility for families needing to qualify by their income.
English - NYS Income GuidelinesSpanish - NYS Income GuidelinesNYS WIC Pictorial Foods Guide available in multiple languages.
More Pictorial Shopping Guides in Other Languages Are Available at the "More Pictorial Shopping Guides" Link below.
English Pictorial Shopping GuideSpanish Pictorial Shopping GuideRussian Pictorial Shopping GuideChinese Pictorial Shopping GuideMore Pictorial Shopping GuidesFind a Participating WIC Store Near You
NYS WIC VendorsRESOURCES
Healthy Families Yates
http://www.pnmc-hsr.org/resources/directory/7803/healthy-families-yates/
Healthy Families Yates is a free, voluntary, and confidential home visiting program offering parenting support, prenatal and postnatal health education, child developmental information and assessments, and connects parents with additional resources that they may need or desire within the community.
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc (SNAP)
1-866-781-1023
Seneca County (ext. 1008)
Wayne County (ext. 1018)
Ontario County (ext. 1023)
Livingston County
1-585-572-1714 /toll free 1-844-232-5562
Monroe County
1-585-295-5624 /toll free 1-866-277-9411
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For a variety of Resources in NYS dial 2-1-1 or visit 211helpline.org
Public Health
(315) 536-5160
Social Security Admin.
(800) 772-1213
Child Support Services
(888) 208-4485
Call Department of Social Services in your County OR Legal Assistance of Western New York at (315) 781-1465
Single Mothers Resources
WebsiteChild Health Plus
(800) 698-4543
Growing Up Healthy Hotline
(800) 522-5006
Child Protective Services
(800) 342-3720
Early Intervention
(315) 536-5160
Head Start
Yates County
Penn Yan: (315) 536-6856
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
(315) 477-0616
Cornell Cooperative Extension
(315) 536-5123
MOMS Program
(315) 536-5160
Child and Family Resources
(315) 536-1134
Substance Abuse Services
NY State HOPEline (provides help 24/7): (877) 846-7369
Finger Lakes Addictions & Counseling (FLACRA): (315) 536-7751
Prevention Education: (315) 789-0310
Dentist's Accepting Medicaid
List by CountyYates County Food Pantries
List of Food PantriesSOCIAL MEDIA
SPCC WIC- Facebook and Instagram Pages
Like/follow us on Facebook for recipes, breastfeeding and nutrition tips, events, announcements, and much more!
SPCC WIC Facebook PageSPCC WIC InstagramWIC Association of New York State
WIC Association of NYS WebsiteWIC Association Facebook PageWIC Association InstagramFAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITES, LEARNING AND CRAFTS
Links to educational, fun and hands-on activities to do with the whole family!
https://www.pbs.org/parents/activity-finder/ages-all/topics-math/shows-all/types-allPBS - KidsRead-A-Longs(585) 394-9240 – Phone
(585) 481-8488 – Text Line
(585) 394-9285 – Fax Number
Office Locations
First Presbyterian Church
211 Main St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
ph: (585) 394-9240
fx: (585) 394-9285
3rd Thursday 9:45 – 3:00pm
Mason Lodge; Dundee Lodge # 123
15 Main St.
Dundee, NY 14837
ph: (585) 394-9240
fx: (585) 394-9285
Call (585) 394-9240 or text (585) 481-8488 for more information!