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WIC<\/strong><\/p>\n

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a nutritional education and free food voucher program for qualified women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u00a0 A Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is available to answer questions concerning infant feeding options.<\/p>\n

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Baby Care<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free education and case management services provided by a registered nurse to pregnant women and infants up to 2 years of age who are Medicaid eligible.<\/p>\n

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Resource Mothers<\/strong><\/p>\n

A special mentoring program for first time pregnant or parenting teens.\u00a0 Teens will receive education about taking care of themselves and their infants up to one year of age.\u00a0 Teens will benefit from assistance with setting educational goals, accessing healthcare, and planning for the future care of their infant.<\/p>\n

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Car Seat Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, new car seats, including infant convertible seats and booster seats for older children, are available to families who qualify.\u00a0 Parents must attend a short instructional session to learn the correct placement and use of the car seat or booster seat.\u00a0 To inquire about safety seat availability, please call your local health department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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