WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

State Street, Albany, NY 12203

Eligibility

Pregnant women, women up to 6 months postpartum, women breastfeeding until the infant's first birthday, newborn to 5 years of age. Fathers and caretakers may apply for their children. Participants must live in New York State, have proof of identity and meet income requirements or be enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid or TANF

Hours

Agency requests client call for details

800-522-5006

Voice - Main

(866) 881-2809

Voice - Main

https://www.health.ny.gov

Application process

Call the Growing Up Healthy Hotline: 1-800-522-5006; walk in

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

Description

The New York State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, health education, health care referrals, referrals to other services, and nutritious foods.

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What's Here

Breastfeeding Support Programs WIC General Health Education Programs

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Offers services in the areas of family health, disease control, environmental health, community health assessment and health education.