The program provides pre- and postpartum nursing and education on pregnancy, nutrition, labor, delivery, baby care, infant growth and development, breastfeeding, exercise and other topics for new mothers and infants. In addition, assistance is available for finding a physician, accessing Medicaid, WIC and other programs. In addition to community education and tracking, the program provides lead testing to clients without a physician or medical insurance and establishes case management of children identified with lead poisoning. A school-based program that provides preventive dental education, screening and parent notification and referral. Program starts at Kindergarten and continues in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th grades.
Dental sealants are available to students with parental consent.
Open to pregnant, lactating and post-partum women, infants from birth to one year and children from one to five years. The program requires residential and financial eligibility. Applicants must be at nutritional risk as defined by WIC Program guidelines. WIC also provides nutritional education and vouchers for supplemental food for those who meet eligibility guidelines. Clinics are held monthly in Auburn, Cato, and Moravia.