WIC Program Launches at Maddie's Place

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  Spokane Regional Health District's Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) will begin offering services on-site at Maddie's Place starting July 7, 2026“Beginning July 7, WIC will offer services on-site for the families at the recovery nursery caring for babies with prenatal substance exposure.”
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  The on-site WIC services will provide nutrition support“Moving WIC appointments on-site for families at Maddie’s Place will allow consistent access to nutrition support without leaving the wraparound care their infant needs to thrive.”
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  The on-site WIC services will provide health screenings“Having WIC services on location will allow families to receive health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and help accessing monthly benefits while supporting recovery.”
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  The on-site WIC services will provide breastfeeding assistance“Having WIC services on location will allow families to receive health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and help accessing monthly benefits while supporting recovery.”
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  The on-site WIC services will provide help accessing monthly benefits for families caring for infants with prenatal substance exposure“Having WIC services on location will allow families to receive health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and help accessing monthly benefits while supporting recovery.”
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  WIC staff will be available every Tuesday from 1-5 p.m. at the recovery nursery“Starting July 7, WIC staff will be onsite at Maddie’s Place every Tuesday from 1-5 p.m.”
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  Mary Wood is the WIC program manager“"Parents and staff at Maddie’s Place are working so hard to prioritize their baby’s care during a very stressful time," said Mary Wood, WIC program manager.”
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  Mary Wood stated, 'By meeting them where they are, in a supportive and familiar environment, we can join Maddie's Place in making the recovery process as successful as possible.'“"Parents and staff at Maddie’s Place are working so hard to prioritize their baby’s care during a very stressful time," said Mary Wood, WIC program manager. "By meeting them where they are, in a supportive and familiar environment, we can join Maddie’s Place in making the recovery process as successful as possible."”
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  Kim Dunham is the director of family advocacy at Maddie's Place“"WIC has been a been a strong supporter of Maddie’s Place since opening our doors three and a half years ago," said Kim Dunham, director of family advocacy.”
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  Kim Dunham added, 'Having WIC on site at Maddie's Place will allow families easy access to the vital services they are eligible for, giving the moms and babies a healthy start.'“"WIC has been a been a strong supporter of Maddie’s Place since opening our doors three and a half years ago," said Kim Dunham, director of family advocacy. "Having WIC on site at Maddie’s Place will allow families easy access to the vital services they are eligible for, giving the moms and babies a healthy start."”