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Services for RST WIC

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Nutritional Support & Food Benefits

Online Shopping Initiative

  • Rosebud and South Dakota WIC are piloting online WIC shopping, allowing orders via WICShop+ to be picked up at local Buche Foods locations (e.g., Mission & Pine Ridge) facebook.com+3wicshopplus.org+3m.facebook.com+3.

  • This innovation addresses challenges of rural access and improves convenience.

Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Support

  • The program includes nutrition counseling, covering healthy eating, meal planning, and infant feeding practices wicshopplus.org+1instagram.com+1doh.sd.gov.

  • Breastfeeding mothers are offered specialized support, education, and, when needed, breast pumps.

Healthcare Referrals & Support Services

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Enrollment Eligibility

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  • Eligibility & Enrollment

  • WIC eligibility depends on:

  • Income (must meet federal/state guidelines)

  • Nutritional risk (determined via health/diet assessment)

  • Being: pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding mother, or child under age 5 

  • To apply or learn more, call the WIC office at 605‑747‑2617

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POPULATION SERVED
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The WIC target population are low income, nutritionally at risk:
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  • Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to six (6) weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends)
  • Breastfeeding women (up to infants 1st birthday)
  • Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends)
  • Infants (up to 1st birthday).  WIC serves 53% of all infants born in the United States
  • Children up to their 5th birthday.

Services Offered

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Breastfeeding Support

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe WIC Program offers compassionate and practical breastfeeding support, including:

  • Personalized one-on-one counseling from trained staff on latch techniques, positioning, and managing common concerns (e.g. low supply or sore nipples)

  • Ongoing encouragement and guidance during prenatal and postpartum check-ins

  • Access to lactation aids, such as breast pumps and related supplies, when medically indicated

  • Warm referrals to local breastfeeding support groups and lactation consultants

This ensures nursing parents in the Rosebud community receive knowledgeable, culturally respectful support throughout their breastfeeding journey.

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Nutrition Education and Counseling

At Rosebud WIC, our Nutrition Education and Counseling services empower families with the knowledge and tools to thrive. Through one-on-one and group sessions, participants receive:

  • Personalized nutrition assessments tailored to their life stage and health needs

  • Guidance on meal planning, healthy eating, and grocery shopping

  • Support managing nutrition-related concerns (like anemia or weight gain)

  • Educational sessions during appointments to build long-term dietary habits

Focused on real-life skills and cultural relevance, our counseling ensures women, infants, and children learn to make healthy choices that benefit their well‑being today and for the future.

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Healthy Foods

Rosebud WIC provides healthy, age-appropriate foods to support growth and wellness for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children. Each food package includes items like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, milk, eggs, infant formula, and more — all selected to meet key nutritional needs and promote lifelong healthy eating habits.

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Referrals for Health Care

At Rosebud WIC, we go beyond providing nutritious foods by helping connect families to essential health services. Our team offers warm referrals and follow-up to local providers, including:

  • Prenatal and postpartum care through Rosebud Service Unit and IHS ambulatory services doh.sd.gov+8ihs.gov+8nwica.org+8

  • Immunizations, coordinated during WIC visits alongside local clinics and community health events

  • Pediatric check-ups and developmental assessments to support children’s growth and overall well-being

  • Behavioral and mental health support, including referrals to counseling, screenings, and support within the Tribe’s health system

We ensure every family receives personalized assistance accessing the care they need—making healthy beginnings a reality.

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