WIC Services Now On-Site at Maddie's Place

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  Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) has launched on-site WIC services at Maddie’s Place“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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  Maddie’s Place is a recovery nursery for infants with prenatal substance exposure“Maddie’s Place is a free-standing, non-profit recovery nursery for infants experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure—one of only five in the United States using a model of care that prioritizes the dyad, keeping parent and baby together.”
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  The program began July 7“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 program provides nutrition support, health screenings, and breastfeeding assistance to families“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. 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 program does not require families to leave the facility“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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  WIC staff will be available every Tuesday from 1-5 p.m“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 emphasized the importance of meeting families where they are“"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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  Mary Wood stated that meeting families where they are allows them to 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 Dun, director of family advocacy at Maddie’s Place, noted that WIC has supported the facility since its opening three and a half years ago“"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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  Maddie’s Place is one of only five recovery nurseries in the U. S. that keeps parents and babies together during withdrawal“Maddie’s Place is a free-standing, non-profit recovery nursery for infants experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure—one of only five in the United States using a model of care that prioritizes the dyad, keeping parent and baby together.”
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  Maddie’s Place provides medical and non-medical care for infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome“Maddie’s Place provides high quality, holistic, multi-disciplinary medical and non-medical care for infants with prenatal substance exposure, including Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and wraparound support for their parents/caregivers.”
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  Maddie’s Place provides wraparound support for caregivers“Maddie’s Place provides high quality, holistic, multi-disciplinary medical and non-medical care for infants with prenatal substance exposure, including Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and wraparound support for their parents/caregivers.”
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  WIC eligibility includes pregnant individuals“WIC services are available to individuals who are income eligible and are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under the age of 5.”
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  WIC eligibility includes new mothers“WIC services are available to individuals who are income eligible and are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under the age of 5.”
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  WIC eligibility includes those with children under five“WIC services are available to individuals who are income eligible and are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under the age of 5.”