KINGS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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wic - Women, Infants & Children
We're here to help
Kings County WIC is open and providing all services by telephone.
WIC offices are open Monday through Friday from: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Call us if you need:
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To schedule an appointment.
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Breastfeeding support and assistance.
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Information regarding pregnancy, nutrition, child behaviors, and more...
Feel free to stop by if you need to:
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Drop off information, documents or return a rented breast pump.
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Pick up information, documents, new or replacement WIC Card or breast pump
Or for any other information and appointments, call 559-582-0180.
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
WIC provides a friendly, supportive environment to learn about nutrition for families, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy foods.
WIC. Here to Help.
WIC is here to help you with:
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Information about Health and Nutrition
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Breastfeeding support and resources
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Monthly benefits for healthy and fresh foods
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Referrals to medical providers and community services
You may qualify if you:
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Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby;
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Have a child under age 5;
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Have a low to medium income; and/or
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Receive Medi-Cal, TANF, or CalFresh benefits; and
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Live in California
Call WIC today to see if you qualify!
Kings County WIC Program
(559) 582-0180
You may qualify if your family's income meets WIC guidelines.
To find out more, visit myfamily.wic.ca.gov/
Newly pregnant women, migrant workers, and working families are encouraged to apply.
Nutrition and Education Services
WIC Provides a variety of educational material and services
Nutrition Education Services
WIC provides individual nutrition counseling with our certified Registered Dietitians and Nutrition experts. WIC focuses on individual needs and can provide you with educational material to help you and your child grow up healthy. Here are some of our handouts:
WIC also allows participants to complete online classes through WICHealth.org. Here are some videos to help you get started:
What is WICHealth.org?
How to make a WICHealth.org account
Breastfeeding
Here at WIC, we know that breastfeeding is very important to a baby's nutrition, and that's why we are here to help you every set of the way. Our lactation specialists are available to help you and your baby in your breastfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding provides a variety of benefits for both baby and mom. Not only does it provide all the nutrition your baby needs, but it also strengthens the bond between mom and baby
Here are some of the other reasons why breastfeeding is a great choice:
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Helps mom get back to pre-pregnancy weight
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Gives your baby all the antibodies they need to fight infections
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Reduce the chance of obesity for baby
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Reduces stress between both mom and baby
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Baby is less likely to develop asthma and allergies
WIC also has many handouts for Breastfeeding assistance and support groups.
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And much more!
For questions please call the Hanford WIC office at: (559) 582-0180
And don't miss out on the upcoming Tulare-Kings Breastfeeding 'Lunch and Learn'!
Date: February 14, 2023
Time: 11:30 - 1:00pm
Location: Will be hosted online over Zoom
For more information: