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Due to the anticipated release of the WIC app, September’s New Employee Training will not be held this year. All new employees who have not attended New Employee Training should plan to attend in March 2026. |
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We are out of a few items in our state inventory. If you place an order and do not receive these items please note that we do not currently have them available. If you have questions or concerns about items please let us know. |
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Great Beginnings Great Families is taking place August 12-14th at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena, MT.
WHERE SUPPORT CONNECTS, FAMILIES THRIVE
Join maternal, child, and adolescent professionals, advocates, support staff, and providers for a chance to improve the health and well-being of Montanans. Connect with programs to increase the efficacy of maternal, early childhood, and youth programs throughout our state.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please visit the conference website to register, https://www.umt.edu/great-beginnings-great-families/
The State WIC office will be sponsoring a code for local agency staff. This code is a first come, first serve basis.
REGISTRATION CODE to Waive Fee: GBGF25WIC
Local agencies will be responsible for hotel rooms and other travel costs. If you utilize a code and are unable to attend you will be responsible for repaying the cost of the registration, and food.
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Risk Code 134: Failure to Thrive
Presence of failure to thrive (FTT) diagnosed, documented, or reported by a physician or someone working under a physician’s orders, or as self-reported by applicant/participant/caregiver. See Clarification for more information about self-reporting a diagnosis.
What WIC Can Do:
WIC staff can provide the following nutrition services to infants and children with failure to thrive:
- Learn about and reinforce the health care team’s plan of care for treating the participant’s FTT. Encourage caregivers to keep all health care appointments.
- Offer breastfeeding support to breastfeeding dyads. Refer to the WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert, if available, or other professional breastfeeding support when needed.
- Offer participant-centered nutrition counseling based on a thorough assessment and on caregiver’s concerns and interests. Suggestions to caregivers may include the following, based on the situation:
- Increasing children’s intake of calorically dense food
- Correctly preparing infant formula
- Reducing the volume of fluids consumed, if excessive, to appropriate amounts (other than breastmilk or formula for infants)
- Allowing children to choose how much and which foods to eat (from what is offered)
- Feeding children at consistent times and not allowing children to graze on food and beverages throughout the day
- Feeding in a supportive setting (such as a table or highchair) and in a distraction-free environment
- Provide individualized food packages, tailored to meet the increased nutritional needs of the infant/child.
- Reinforce the importance of following recommended vaccination schedules, as FTT is sometimes associated with a compromised immunize system.
- Offer individualized referrals based on the household’s needs and interests, including referrals to financial assistance, food assistance, cooking classes, housing, transportation, childcare, adult education/career services, and substance use services. Consider referrals that promote a nurturing, responsive caregiver-infant/child relationship, including those to local home visiting programs, parenting programs, and early intervention services.
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