Johnson County d/b/a Johnson County Public Healthħ. Only current contractors are eligible to submit a continuation application under this RFA.Ĥ. The issuance of this RFA in no way constitutes a commitment by the Department to award a contract.Īpplicants must meet each of the following eligibility requirements for consideration Continued funding during the defined project period is dependent on approval of the continuation application, contractor performance and compliance with general and special conditions of the contract, availability of project funds, program modifications, or any other grounds determined by the Department to be in the Department’s best interest. The Department expects the contract period to be a one-year term from Octoto September 30, 2020. Services covered by this application include provision of breastfeeding peer counseling utilizing the Food Nutrition Services (FNS) model for successful peer counseling and state established protocol/policies which will result in an increase in breastfeeding initiation and duration rates.įY20 is the third year of a six year project period.
The purpose of this RFA is to provide guidance for current contractors to submit continuation applications to the Iowa Department of Public Health (referred to as Department) to renew service provisions as described by and within the project period established by the RFP #58818001 and RFP #58818013. The issuance of the RFA in no way constitutes a committment by IDPH to award a contract. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to review all attachments listed in the section below, including the Request for Proposal (RFA).
309956-FY20 Breastfeeding Peer Counseling through Iowa WIC Program To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet Categorical, Residential, Income and Nutritional Risk Requirements.For Additional Information and to Apply - Login | Register to WIC Resourcesīreastfeeding is essential in infant development and is recommended by the Women, Infant, and Child Program to be the best way of feeding babies. Families receiving Medicaid, FIP, or Food Assistance/SNAP may also participate in WIC. WIC is not a handout, but a little extra help for families. WIC is an income-based service and most WIC families work and still qualify. Marion County Public Health Department Wic - Carlisle Clinic Marion County Public Health Department Wic - Albia Clinic WIC is based on the premise that early intervention programs during critical times of growth and development can help prevent medical and developmental problems. The mission of WIC is to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition education, and referrals to health care and other social services. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a public health program that serves pregnant and postpartum women, and children under the age of five. Latest Updates to Iowa WIC Programs Database Hacap Wic - Marion Site Please select a city below to find a WIC Clinic nearest you. Iowa WIC Clinics WIC Clinics/Programs in Iowa