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. 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.
