WIC: How the program has changed

[CW&M Mom]

Originally Posted by mamawhit322 I stated that I wasn't on WIC- I don't qualify either, my DH makes too much. But even before we were married and I qualified, I still wasn't on it. We didn't need it and we didn't want to cheat the system. I have this sense of mind that if I got on then, when we didn't need it and abuse the system, one day there would come a time when I *did* need it and we wouldn't qualify. I just don't like the fact that if a baby can't tolerate Enfamil and needs Similac or even a prescribed brand, the family wouldn't be able to get that from the WIC office/warehouse... they give what they are sponsored with.

I agree with you.

My son is now on a $1000 a month formula...and I pick it up at the pharmacy...I call them ahead let them know what I need...take my vouchers there and pick it up that way. Some other states WIC programs have you pick up the specialized formula at there office or have a Home Health Company deliver it to your home. I can promise they do one of the those...or similar...they just don't openly tell people. But say you have a baby born with PKU....WIC is not going to make them have similac...since that formula would kill the baby with PKU.

[cbms]

It provides one-on-one breastfeeding instruction and support including breast pumps in special situations. It provides standard infant formula as well as expensive nonstandard formulas prescribed by physicians.

http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite...ources/679.pdf

(copyrighted in 2001, so at least for 8 years they've been able to get "NON STANDARD" formula.

[cbms]

and FYI: sometimes shelf stable milk is better to have. It can taste just fine once it's nice and cold, and I live in FL where I can get the cold milk, but I prefer the shelf stable. At least that way, if a hurricane hits, I know we'll have-at the very least-cereal and milk for a while. : )