Services
Breastfeeding Education & Support
Breastfeeding support and education is available to our participants and
may include group classes, one-on-one support from a peer counselor or
lactation specialist and breast pumps are available. WIC provides non-English
translation services. Our goal is to support and help mothers reach their
breastfeeding goals.
Breastfeeding Helpline
Helpful Breastfeeding Videos and Resources
Find more breastfeeding information and videos here.
- wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov
- Women's Health Breastfeeding Channel
- California Breastfeeding Coalition
Nutrition and Health Education
Participants of the AV WIC Program are provided with:
- WIC Card to purchase healthy foods
- Nutrition and health education group lessons
- Individual nutrition counseling with professional educator
- On-line nutrition education lessons
Information and education covered includes: prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding, eating tips for your children, parenting tips, healthy recipes plus much more.
Referrals - How We Can Help
WIC can put you in touch with programs or services that you may need such as:
- CalFresh
- CalWorks
- CHDP
- Child Support
- Immunizations
- Medi-Cal
And also prevention and treatment programs for:
- Drug, alcohol, or tobacco use
- Family violence
We are here to help, don't be afraid to ask.
