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WIC - WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children up to age 5. It provides nutritious supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, as well as nutrition education and referral to health care services at no cost to eligible families.
Non-Discrimination Statement
USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
WIC – Refer a Friend
Refer a friend or family member! If they are accepted into the Central District Health WIC program, both of you will receive $25 in grocery money.
WIC – Mobile Clinics
WIC conducts mobile clinics around the valley every month! Check out our upcoming dates:
October
OCT 10, 10-3 p.m. – Afghan Cultural Center
OCT 11, 9-2 p.m. – William Taft Elementary
OCT 23, 9-3 p.m.- Early Head Start Lolly Wyatt Center
OCT 30, 9-3 p.m. – Early Learning Lincoln Center
November
NOV 5, 9:30-3 p.m. – Desert Sage Elementary
NOV 7, 10-3 p.m. – Afghan Cultural Center
NOV 8, 9-2 p.m. – William Taft Elementary
Contact
WIC- Women, Infants, and Children
208-327-7400
Text WIC: 208-327-7488
RESOURCES
WIC Flyers & Websites:
Ada County Flyer (English) | (Spanish) – Feb 2024
Boise County Flyer (English) | (Spanish) – Feb 2024 Y”]
Elmore County Flyer (English) | (Spanish) – Feb 2024 –
Valley County Flyer (English) | (Spanish) – Feb 2024
IDHW – Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
The Idaho WIC program knows that your family’s health is important. The goal is to help you and your family thrive by promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
IDHW – Infant Formula Handbook
The formula handbook provides information about formulas provided by the Idaho WIC Program.
Breastfeeding Links & Articles
Breastfeeding Resources
Car Seat Finder & Safety (NHTSA)
NHTSA – Child Safety on the Road
NHTSA – Car Seat & Booster Seat Finder and Safety (includes installation information and inspection search)
NHTSA – Car Seat Inspection Site Search
ITD – Idaho Child Safety Seat Information
Nutrition and Recipes
Choose My Plate
This site provides information, materials and activities about good nutrition.
All Recipes
Search by keyword or ingredients. Printout available as whole page, 3×5 or 4×6 card size. Users rate recipes on a 1-5 star scale.
Breastfeeding
GU – How to Support Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Formula-Feeding Parents
ILCA – International Lactation Consultant Association
Promotes the professional development, advancement, and recognition of lactation consultants worldwide for the benefit of breastfeeding women, infants and children.
Nutritional Information
Additional nutritious recipes, breastfeeding and exercise resources.
Community Resources
Ada County – Oct 2024
List of helpful resources.
Elmore County – Oct 2024
List of helpful resources.
Services to help you live better
Nursing is Normal
The following video, “Nursing is Normal” was created by a coalition of community partners including Central District Health, St. Alphonsus, Saint Luke’s, Elmore Medical Center and a local pediatrician. The video aims to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding.
FAQS
WIC – Eligibility
Eligibility for the WIC program depends on several factors, including household income and the number of children you have or are expecting.
Language Assistance Service
Intérprete gratuito | مترجم مجاني | Mukalimani wa bure | Nishulka Dobhasey
Yes, WIC will schedule a translator for all WIC appointments.
CONTACT
If you have questions about WIC, please fill out the form or call us.
WIC - Women, Infants, and Children
208-327-7400
Text WIC
208-327-7488
Ada & Boise Counties 208-327-7400
Elmore County 208-587-4409
Valley County 208-634-7194
Find WIC locations below:
Ada County
Boise Office
Central District Health
707 N. Armstrong Pl.
off of Emerald between Mitchell & Five Mile
Appointments available Monday thru Friday:
8 am – 5 pm
208-327-7400
Meridian
Meridian Schools Clinic
925 NW 1st St.
Meridian, ID 83642
Appointments available Tue, Wed, Thu.
208-327-7400
Kuna
Ross Elementary School 610 N. School Ave
Kuna, ID 83634 208-327-7400
Elmore County
Elmore County Office
Central District Health
520 E. 8th Street N in Mountain Home
Directly south of the hospital
208-587-4409
Glenns Ferry
Desert Sage Health Center
486 West First Ave.
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
Appointments available 2nd Tuesday
208-587-4409
Mountain Home AFB
366 Gunfighter Ave Suite 451
MHAFB, ID 83648
Appointments available on Mondays
208-587-4409
Valley County
Valley County Office
Central District Health
703 1st Street in McCall
208-634-7194
Cascade
Contact McCall office at 208-634-7194 to schedule appointment.
Boise County
Appointments
208-327-7400
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend Community Health – Community Room
102 Quinn St.
Clinics on the first Tuesday of even months. (February, April, June, August, October and December) Hours vary; call 208-327-7400
Idaho City
Boise Basin School Clinic
100 Centerville Rd. Idaho City, ID 83631 Clinics on the third Tuesday of odd months. (January, March, May, July, September and November) Hours vary; call 208-327-7400
