Program Description

WIC is a USDA federally funded program that advances public health by improving the overall nutritional and health status of pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children through 4 years of age. WIC's top priorities are to ensure that pregnant women deliver a healthier baby and that WIC helps maintain the healthier status of this infant through the preschool years.

WIC Provides

• Food checks for healthy foods redeemable at local state approved vendors
• One on one nutrition counseling
• Support and help with breastfeeding
• Referrals to health care, immunizations, and other community programs.

Program Credentials

Staff include Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses.

All WIC Staff are trained in the following areas:

• Universal Precautions
• Civil Rights

Program's Internal & External Customers

External Customers consist of: Young families in Scott and Jackson Counties

Locations

WIC Scottsburg Kids Place  1642 W. McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN
WIC Seymour Office 212 W. Second St, Seymour, IN