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1. What is WIC and how do I apply?

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides access to nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, referrals to health services and social services and breast feeding support and education to eligible participants at no charge.
WIC clients get:
• Nutrition and health assessment from Registered Dietitians and trained nutrition workers
• Individual nutrition counseling and group classes
• Breastfeeding help, including a Breastfeeding Helpline, breastfeeding peer counselors and breast pumps
• Help getting health insurance and finding a doctor or dentist
• Reminders about immunizations and other important health information
• Referrals to other community programs that help families
• Checks to buy healthy food items such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, milk, cheese, cereal, beans, and more.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race,color, national origin, sex, age or disability. WIC is an equal opportunity program
Call 533-7431 for more information or to make an appointment.

2. Where do I find information about breastfeeding?

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: call 209-533-7431; Find them on Facebook or online at: http://www.co.tuolumne.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=259.
•La Leche League: call: 209-981-3578; Find them on Facebook or online at: www.llli.org.
•Adventist Health Sonora: The Birth Center has lactation hours available. Call 209-536-3260 to make an appointment.
•Tuolumne County Breastfeeding Coalition: 209-591-8524; Find them on Facebook