Kosciusko County WIC Program

05/28/2026

05/19/2026

We’re just two weeks away from our FREE Kids Fishing Derby! 🎣

Join us Saturday, May 30, from 8:00–11:00 a.m. at Bixler Park. Kids ages 3–16 are invited to compete for the biggest catch of the day!

The first 50 participants will receive a special goody bag, so come early and stay for prizes, including largest fish and more.

What to bring:
• Fishing pole
• Bait

We’ll provide buckets to help transport catches to the weigh station and ensure all fish are safely returned to the lake.

No pre-registration needed—just sign up the day of the event and join the fun!

A huge thank-you to our sponsors: Shop Smart Magazine, Kuert Concrete, Patten Monument of Indiana, Salvation Army, and Texas Roadhouse. Your support helps make this free event possible!

05/13/2026

Get the nutrients you and your baby need most while breastfeeding—with easy meals and snacks! Try these ideas for foods to keep on hand that make healthy choices easy. 💡

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05/12/2026

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Spring is here! 🦋The sunny, warm weather is a great opportunity to spend some time outside with your family. ☀️

🪻Stroll your neighborhood or local garden to see some of the blooming flowers.
🌱Start your own garden with flowers or produce.
🧺Pack your own picnic and explore a new park or playground.

wishes you a spring season filled with sunshine and fresh blooms! 🌸

04/24/2026

Building Early Language at Home 🏡💬 | Joe’s Kids

You don’t need fancy tools to help your child grow their language skills—just everyday moments!

Here are simple, effective ways to support communication at home:

✨ Talk throughout your day
Narrate routines like cooking, driving, or cleaning.
“I’m cutting the apple… cut, cut, cut!”

✨ Follow your child’s lead
Join in what interests them—it boosts engagement!
Playing cars? “Go! Fast car! Vroom!”

✨ Add one more word
Expand what your child says:
“Ball” → “Big ball!”
“More juice” → “More juice please!”

✨ Read together daily 📚
Talk about pictures, point things out, and ask simple questions—you don’t have to read every word!

✨ Use songs and repetition 🎶
Nursery rhymes and repeated phrases help children learn patterns (and they’re fun!).

✨ Pause and wait
Give your child time to respond—this encourages communication.

✨ Celebrate all communication 🎉
Words, gestures, sounds, or signs—it all counts!

Every small moment adds up in a big way. 💙
Learn more about how we support communication at joes-kids.org

04/23/2026