Health and Community Services
WIC
WHAT IS WIC?
 WIC
is a special nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. It is funded by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA). In Kalamazoo County, WIC Services are provided by the Kalamazoo
County Health and Community Services and the Family Health Center.
The WIC program provides:
- nutrition education
- one-on-one counseling about nutrition
- coupons to buy healthy foods
- support and help with breastfeeding
- referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs
WHO IS WIC FOR?
- 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 1 year of age.
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday.
- Must live in Michigan and meet income and health guidelines.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM WIC
Nutrition Education: WIC offers tips and advice to help you feed your family in a healthy way.
Information: We help you find health care, immunizations, and give referrals to other community programs.
WIC Foods: WIC gives you coupons for healthy foods for each participant.
Equal Treatment: WIC treats you the same no matter what your race, color, age, national origin, disability, sex or income level.
Fairness: You may ask for a hearing if you do not agree with WIC staff about your eligibility for WIC.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Indepenedence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Health and Community Services programs are open to all without regard
to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
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