Programs and Services: Women Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a federal program for pregnant and breastfeeding women,
infants and children that provides nutritious foods and nutrition education.

Meeting the Family’s Needs

• Nutrition and Health Assessment

  WIC clinics routinely screen participants to assess eating habits and growth patterns. Education is provided based on the findings of the assessments.

• Foreign Language Services

The WIC program has Spanish and Hmong speaking paraprofessionals to facilitate easy access to services for our Hmong and Hispanic communities.

• Gateway to health and community programs and services
  
  By meeting regularly with participants, WIC is able to connect them with other organizations or services in the community to improve the lives of their families.

• Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
  
  Every summer, WIC works with local Farmers’ Markets to help families purchase fresh produce. This provides nutritious foods for families and additional revenue for farmers in our communities.