Wic Program

Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center in Brooklyn, NY offers the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, a special supplemental nutrition program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and nutritious foods to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. The program aims to improve the health of participants by addressing nutritional deficiencies and promoting healthy pregnancies and childhood development.

Qualified individuals, including pregnant women, infants, children up to five years old, and breastfeeding mothers, can apply for WIC benefits by contacting their local agency and providing necessary documentation such as proof of identity, residency, income, and participation in assistance programs. During the appointment, participants receive nutrition counseling, health screenings, and personalized food packages, as well as referrals to other programs and services. The WIC program at Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center prioritizes confidentiality, respect for individual choices, and support for breastfeeding.

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