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About WIC
Who’s Eligible?
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What Does WIC Provide?
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Health Effects and Cost Benefits
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What WIC is Doing to
Support Breastfeeding
WIC Outreach Materials
Information for Dads

 

About WIC

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.

  • WIC improves health and nutrition status of pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under five.  WIC provides health screening, nutrition education, nutrient-rich foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services.
  • Almost half of all babies, one third of pregnant women, and one quarter of children under five in Washington State are on the WIC Program.
  • In Washington State, WIC reaches over 163,000 women, infants and children in 210 clinics each month and provides services to over 273,000 individuals each year.
  • WIC is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and operated by the Washington State Department of Health.
  • WIC is part of the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Community Wellness & Prevention (CWP), which includes programs such as the State Cancer Registry, Breast & Cervical Health, Diabetes Control, Heart Health, and the Tobacco Control & Prevention Program.

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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence 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.
 
Washington WIC does not discriminate.

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PO Box 47886
Olympia, Washington, 98504-7886

Last Update:  08/25/2008 03:42 PM
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