WIC - the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - is a nutrition education and food supplement program for women, infants, and children with/or at risk of developing nutrition-related health problems. To receive WIC services, participants must be at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Participants must also have a medical or nutritional risk to qualify for WIC.
WIC services include monthly supplemental food vouchers, health and nutrition screenings, individual nutrition counseling and group nutrition classes, and referrals to health and social services. In Tillamook County, the Main Clinic and South County Clinic provides WIC services. There is no charge for WIC services.
Services
A nutrition education and supplemental food program for:
Mothers, fathers, guardians, or foster parents are welcome to apply for their children.
Benefits
WIC screens children for dietary concerns, iron deficiency, and growth concerns.
Vouchers for nutritious foods:
May provide breast pumps.
May provide diet counseling with registered dietician.
Requirements
Must be an Oregon resident, income eligible, and have a nutritional need.
If you currently receive TANF, Food Stamps, or the Oregon Health Plan, you are automatically income eligible.
For current income guidelines, go to: www.oregon.gov/dhs/ph/wic
Dawna Roesner, 503-842-3900 ext. 3913
Last updated 06/22/2009 12:07 PM