PHFE WIC Program (Official)

We wish you and your family Happy Holidays from all of us at PHFE WIC! Thankful to have you part of our WIC family #phfewic

The safest way to celebrate the winter holidays is at home with the people who live with you. Travel and gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. #phfewic

Depression and anxiety are common during and after pregnancy. Mothering is a process, so do not be surprised if it seems strange or difficult at first. It is ok to have self-doubt. You can feel better. Reach out to your health care provider if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. If you don’t have a health care provider, WIC can help you find resources that can help. Contact [local agency contact information] for more information on WIC mental health screening and refe...rral services. Need help right now? Call 1-800-944-4773 or text 503-894-9453 Visit Postpartum Support International (postpartum.net) to find local support in your area. #CaliforniaWIC #WIC #PublicHealth #healthequity #healthequityCA #mentalhealthmatters #perinataldepression #prenataldepression #postpartumdepression

Check out this amazing workshop happening tomorrow that covers information on knowing your rights on public charge This event is being organized by the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) in collaboration with Mi Familia Vota, The Children's Partnership, and the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation. The conversation will revolve around public charge policies, with the objective to educate the public about the latest updates and dispel some common miscon...ceptions. The workshop will be in Spanish translated into English. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sesion-informativa-sobre-carga

Californians can now opt-in to CA Notify to receive COVID-19 notifications informing them if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus. With that information, they can make responsible decisions around quarantine and testing, which is essential for stopping the surge. If you opt-in and get a positive test result, you will receive a code via text message from the California Department of Public Health. Californians must opt-in to use it. The app ...is available through the Google Play Store on Android devices or through iOS settings on their Apple devices. No location data or personally identifiable information is ever collected, stored, or transmitted. The more people use the app, the more quickly we can stop the surge and save lives. Every day we can alert others of a possible exposure is a day that a possibly infectious person can begin quarantine and reduce the spread. For more information about CA Notify, visit www.canotify.ca.gov #COVID19 #canotify

WIC is here to support you and your goals for feeding your baby. PHFE WIC participants are invited to join our breastfeeding support groups through Zoom and Facebook Live sessions. If you are pregnant, we especially encourage you to join! ... Support groups are offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Armenian. See the schedule of upcoming support groups listed below. To join a support group, send a text with the preferred group’s keyword to 91997 and we will send you the link to join the group! #phfewic #supportgroups #breastfeedingjourney

The 2020 WIC Farmers Market Nutrition program has now come to an end! WIC families received $645,316 in farmers' market produce this summer! A special thanks to HALA, SEE-LA, and all the farmers and participating farmers’ markets to worked to make this a safe and successful season. To all our WIC families who enjoy shopping at the farmers' market many farmers' markets accept the WIC card! ... Visit https://buff.ly/2UZEwIP to find a market near you. Markets with the apple icon accept the WIC card. #farmersmarket #families #californiawic #wiccard #fnmp

The COVID-19 pandemic has cost people their jobs and livelihoods. An estimated one-third of households are in a position where they cannot make rent and are facing losing their homes. Stay Housed LA County has the resources you need to know your rights as a tenant and access legal assistance and more resources. #phfewic #pandemic2020 #covid19... Click on the link below for more info

October 19, 2020 is the last day for Californians to register to vote. Only registered voters will get a vote-by-mail ballot for the #November3rd election. Vote-by-mail is easy, secure and lets you avoid the polls on Election Day. ... Check your voter status at vote.ca.gov and make sure you are ready to #VoteSafeCA. #CaliforniaWIC #MyWICCard #WIC #VoteCalifornia #VoteSafeCA #PlanToVote #CaliforniaforAll #PublicHealth #healthequity #healthequityCA #November3rd #election2020 #voting #votingmatters #votevotevote #GoVote

Hey Family! As we acknowledge #PregnancyandInfantLossAwarenessMonth We would love for you to join us as we continue the conversation to honor our babies.... If you know someone who could benefit from this support and healing space, click on the link in our bio to register. Join moms from L.A., New Orleans, Texas, & Delaware. #cinnamoms_

Repost You’re the strong one, the one others turn to for support. But, sometimes YOU just need to vent, without judgement. When you need a listening ear, call 800-854-7771 (ext. 2) for support.... #mentalhealth

October is infant loss awareness month. 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss. To all the parents grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infant, WIC is here for you. Our WIC counselors are here to be a listening ear, provide nutritious foods to help you keep your strength, and connect you to more resources in the community. If your pregnancy ended in the last 6 months, and you live in California and meet the income guidelines, you qualify for WIC. ... Visit phfewic.org/apply for more information. #phfewic #infantlossawareness

Today is the last day to complete the 10 question survey! Get counted in the 2020 Census! Counting the people in your community helps get representation and valuable resources and programs. ... Visit my2020census.gov to do the Census today #CaliforniaWIC #MyWICCard #WIC #ICount #2020Census #BeCounted #StandUpBeCounted #ICount #CaliforniaforAll #EveryoneCounts #CountMeIn #PublicHealth #healthequity #healthequityCA

#Flushotseason Health Net, LLC held had an amazing event last Saturday 10/10/2020 for our pregnant moms, children above age 4, and families in the city of Gardena making sure they received their flu shots. We want to thank Health Net, LLC for all they do to insure our families are safe.... Make sure you get your flu shots this year ! #phfewic #healthnet #families #flushots

#BeCounted The Census will never ask you about your immigration status. 2020 Census answers cannot be shared with law enforcement and immigration agencies. Your answers cannot be used to determine eligibility for government benefits.... Not being counted could mean less money for emergency services, health care, food assistance programs, schools, and early childhood and childcare services. Be counted today: my2020census.gov. #CaliforniaWIC #MyWICCard #WIC #ICount #2020Census #BeCounted #StandUpBeCounted #ICount #CaliforniaforAll #EveryoneCounts #CountMeIn #PublicHealth #healthequity #healthequityCA

During fire season in California, it's best to know the proper food safety steps in the event of a power outage. Source: United States Department of Agriculture (@usdagov), United States Food and Drug Administration (@fda) & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@cdcgov) #WIC #MyWICCard #CaliforniaWIC #foodsafety #fireseason #fireseason2020 #wicstrong #wicmomstrong #publichealth #safetyfirst

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (formerly known as Columbus Day), PHFE WIC will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2020. We will resume WIC services by phone on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For questions, please call (888) 942-2229 or text us at 91997.... #phfewic

COVID-19 Testing for Los Angeles & Orange County Residents Free tests are now available for all L.A. County residents whether or not they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Click on the link below for more info! ... #COVID19 #freetesting #healthiswealth #wearyourmask

Free diapers are being provided to families across Los Angeles and Orange County while supplies last. Brands and sizes available vary by location. Please wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols when picking up diapers.... #diapers #phfewic #wicworks