NM WIC Staff Spotlight

Sabrina, the Eligibility Interviewer at the Santa Fe Southside WIC office  has been working in her position for 3.5 years and has developed such a great rapport with her clients that they feel very comfortable sharing their lives and needs with her.

So, when she saw parents, guardians and foster parents who had nothing for their newborn infants and children, the idea of starting a little wardrobe came to her mind. That was the beginning of a small effort that has now become much sought after resource at the WIC clinic at Santa Fe.

In her own words “I have a story, I was working, and I had a foster parent come in, she had nothing but one outfit. She was changing the infant and he sprinkled her. She had no other clothes for the baby. Luckily, I had my son’s clothes that no longer fit him in the car. I was able to dress the newborn infant, swaddle him while she got her WIC benefits that she desperately needed. I then was determined to make this box for donations. I realized everyone needs a little help. Mothers, fathers, grandparents, and foster parents. I enjoy making someone else’s life just a little easier. I gave her the box which would help her get through the month. The donation box has continued to be a success. Clients drop off while others pick-up diapers and infant clothes to 5T.

Building Community is what it’s all about! 

Great job Sabrina.