Elevating Family Voice

Family Partnership Framework

Strong partnerships between a family and health professionals is essential for effective services. This framework focuses on the importance of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared decision-making. Families bring valuable expertise about their needs, while professionals contribute knowledge and resources. A partnership model helps programs and services be more responsive, inclusive, and better aligned with the unique needs of families.

Vendors are strongly encouraged to stock as many varieties of WIC-approved foods as possible. If possible, make the following items available upon request: Infant meats, other infant formulas, tuna, pink salmon, sardines, tofu, whole wheat/whole grain pasta, tortillas, oatmeal, brown rice, 15‐16 oz. canned beans, dry beans, lentils, peas, soy beverage, lactose-free milk, non‐fat dry milk, 2% reduced-fat milk, low-fat and nonfat yogurt.

Maine WIC authorized vendors are required to train all staff who handle WIC transactions, ensuring their knowledge of Maine Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) procedures and requirements remains current.

A record of WIC training is to be maintained on store premises and is to include:

Shared Documents

The intended purpose for this page is for the sharing of non-confidential WIC information and documents with Local Agencies and the State Office.

Contact the State Office if you would like to add documents to this section

WIC Nutrition Program Reports Module Login

Click on link below to log into the Maine WIC Nutrition Program Report Module

WIC Nutrition Program Reporting Module