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WIC (Women Infants and Children) is a federal nutrition education program conducted through the Montana Department of Health. WIC provides supplemental food to promote good health for pregnant, breast-feeding and women with new babies, infants and children up to age five.

Who is eligible?

Pregnant women
Breast-feeding women
Women up to six months after having a baby
Children up to 5 years old

Who are:

	Income eligible
	In nutritional need
	Living in Chouteau County

What are the benefits of enrollment?

	Supplemental nutritious foods
	Nutrition counseling for yourself and child
	Referrals for yourself and your family to other health care programs such as prenatal and child health care.

What type of food does WIC supply?

Pregnant, breast-feeding, postpartum women, and children over 1 year get milk, cheese, juice, cereal, peanut butter, or dry beans. Infants get supplemental formula.
WIC does not provide all the food you will need. WIC is just a supplemental program.

What happens at a WIC appointment?

	Proof of income, identification, and proof of pregnancy papers are checked
	Measurements of height, weight, and blood iron are checked
	A Nutrition Educator tells you if you or your child are eligible- she talks to you about how to plan a healthy diet, how to save money when you shop, and how to cook with WIC foods

Public Health offers a comfortable, stress-free environment for mom's to come and breast feed their infants or pump. Office is available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Anyone is welcome.

Where is the WIC Office located?

Chouteau County Health Department
1020 13th Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
406-622-3771