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WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
WIC is a nutrition program intended to prevent the occurrence of medical
problems and to improve the health status of pregnant and breastfeeding women,
infants, and children up to five years of age. WIC provides nutrition and
breastfeeding education, health screenings, medical referrals and vouchers for
nutritious foods. The goals is to help children achieve optimal nutritional
status before five years of age.
Eligibility
The Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a
federally funded nutrition program that works hand and hand with medical care.
WIC has a successful record of improving the diets of participants who are at
risk for nutrition-related health problems. Eligibility criteria includes an
income screening, a health history, a blood test for low iron status,
measurements for height and weight and a dietary assessment. Those found
eligible for the program based on financial need and by reason of nutritional
risk receive nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, vouchers for
nutritious foods and referrals to health care. The program serves eligible
pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women, infants to one year and children
under age five.
Locations
Fort Bend Family Health Center has WIC sites in two counties. In Fort Bend
County, sites are located in Richmond and in Stafford. Wharton County sites are
located in Wharton and in El Campo. To find out more about the WIC Program or to
make an appointment, call your local WIC site. Hours of operation include
evenings and Saturdays. Visit our locations page for
the contact information for each WIC site.
Richmond (281)-342-4530, press 6-3-2
Stafford (281)-261-4668
Wharton (979)-532-8755
El Campo (979)-543-4310
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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