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Women Infant Child Nutrition Program
WIC is a nutrition program that helps clients eat well and stay healthy
For More Information Call (989) 743 2383
What Is WIC?
The WIC program provides:
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- Nutrition education
- Michigan WIC Bridge Card benefits to buy healthy foods.
- Support and help with breastfeeding
- Referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.
Who Is WIC For?
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- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who recently had a baby. You can stay on WIC for one year after your baby is born if you are breastfeeding, or for six months if not breastfeeding.
- Infants from birth to one year of age
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday.
- Must live in Michigan and meet health, and income guidelines.
- Clients who live in a homeless facility, shelter, or institution shall be considered eligible for the WIC Program and shall be treated equally with all other eligible clients.
Breastfeeding Is Best!
Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed your baby. Breast milk has just the right amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals for your baby. It helps protect your baby from infections and illnesses. It also helps your baby’s eyes and brain develop. Breastfeeding is good for moms too. Breastfeeding helps you lose weight and keeps your bones healthy and also lowers your risk for breast, cervical and ovarian cancer. WIC Breastfeeding mother’s receive larger food packages and can receive benefits for one year, vs. 6mo. for non breastfeeding mothers.
Healthy newborns do not need water, sugar water, or formula. They only need mother’s first milk, colostrum.
For more information on breastfeeding or to find out about educational opportunities you can contact the Breastfeeding peer counselor at: 1-989-743-2428
Where:
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
PHONE: 989-743-2383
FAX: 989-743-2423
TOLL FREE: 1-800-859-4229
149 E. Corunna Ave. Corunna MI 48817
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CORUNNA
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 12 noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Non-discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov