Women Infants Children | Arkansas Department of Health
Women Infants Children
1300 W. 5th Avenue, Crossett, AR 71635
Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five are eligible for Arkansas WIC if they:Live in Arkansas: No waiting period needed to meet residency requirement Meet income guidelines: be at 185% of FPL(please call for information or speak with your Community Resource Advisor). Recipients of Medicaid, ARKids First, TEA and/or SNAP (Food Stamps) may be automatically income eligible for WIC.Are nutritionally eligible: Assessment will be performed by a nurse, nutritionist, or physician at the local County Health Unit.
Mon 8:00am - 4:30pm Tue 9:30am - 6:00pm Wed 8:00am - 4:30pm Thu 8:00am - 4:30pm Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm Please call location to verify hours due to COVID-19 precautions.
Ashley County Health Unit - Crossett
Headquarters - Little Rock
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Ashley County Health Unit - Crossett
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Program seeks to improve the nutrition of eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and young children during periods of critical growth. Program provides: Electronic benefit cards (eWIC) for specific foods that participants redeem at local grocery stores Nutrition education Referrals to other servicesFoods provided to women and children may include: Milk Eggs Cheese Whole grains Juice Fresh or frozen fruits Iron-fortified cereal and vegetables Dried or canned beans Peanut Butter or peas Canned fish Foods provided to infants may include: Special food packages for breastfeeding mothers AND/OR Iron-fortified infant formula Infant cereals Infant foods
Arkansas Department of Health
Statewide agency that provides public health programs. Community Services Environmental Health Family Planning HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Immunizations Maternity Public Health Preparedness TB Program WIC Women's Health