Healthy foods; Nutrition education to improve family health; Breastfeeding advice and support; Referrals to doctors, dentists, and other community services
Description
WIC benefits are available to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and/or infants and children under the age of five whose household meets income guidelines. Even if the mother is not currently pregnant or breastfeeding, children under age five may still be eligible for benefits.
WIC Breast Feeding Support
Breastfeeding is essential in infant development and is recommended by the Women, Infant, and Child Program to be the best way of feeding babies.
WIC Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet Categorical, Residential, Income and Nutritional Risk Requirements.