Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Chester County WIC program information

Infants who are not breastfed receive formula. For families with children age 6 months, cereal and baby food fruits and vegetables are added to their vouchers.

WIC GUIDELINES


Family of two: Annual gross income of no more than $26,995.

Family of three: Annual income of no more than $33,875.

Family of four: Family income of no more than $40,793.

WIC helps families find other health or social services they need such as dental care, early intervention or child care.

WIC provides breastfeeding education and support. Breastfeeding moms and their babies receive more food than any other participants during baby's first year.

WIC CLINICS


Coatesville:

1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, 610-383-3824

Toughkenamon:

Tower Center, Suite 400A, 1120 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, 610-268-5153

West Chester:

Chester County Health Department, Government Services Center, Suite 180, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, 610-344-6240.

Satellite locations are in Oxford, 610-268-5153; Phoenixville, 610-344-6240; and Spring City, 610-344-6240.

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