WIC is a Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This government-funded program offers nutrition, education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and a variety of nutritious foods to low-income, pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five to promote and support good health.
Who is eligible and who can apply?
- Pregnant women
- Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
- Women who have had a baby in the past six months
- Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5
For further information about WIC:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wichd/
Call your local WIC office to schedule an appointment and to learn about the full spectrum of benefits of participation.
http://txhealth.ziplocator.com/
