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HistoryThe Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of five.SpecialtiesThe WIC and Community Nutrition program at WCCHD provides nutrition education and healthy foods for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children. WIC services are provided at the four main WCCHD clinics in Georgetown, Taylor, Round Rock, and Cedar Park, as well as a part-time clinic in Bartlett. WIC Benefits -Individual nutrition assessment and counseling by a Registered Dietitian (RD), degreed nutritionist or nurse -Group nutrition education classes -Breastfeeding education and support -Vouchers for healthy supplemental foods -Referral to services such as immunizations, healthcare, social services, Medicaid, and food stamps Who Can Receive Benefits? WIC services are free to those who are eligible which include: -Pregnant women -Women who are breastfeeding a baby under one year of age -Women who have had a baby in the past six months -Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under five can apply for their children If you have a job or if you have private health insurance, you can still apply for WIC.