WIC Division

Statement of Purpose:
To prevent disease and to promote and maintain the quality health and well being of the citizens in the Barberton Health District. To provide nursing services through department-based clinics, outreach, and community-based programs which will be delivered in a professional, compassionate and confidential manner.

WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children):
WIC is a nutrition education program. WIC provides nutritious foods which promote good health for pregnant Women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age five. Call for appointment 330.753-5426.

Who Is Eligible..?
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a baby less than six months old, and infants and children up to five years old are eligible to apply for WIC.

To qualify for services, you must:
● Live In Ohio
● Meet WIC income guidelines
● Meet certain nutritional or health risks

What does WIC Provide..?
● Nutrition education and support
● Breastfeeding education and support
● Free breast pumps to qualified mothers
● Immunization screening and referral
● Coupons to shop at local grocery stores for:
Milk Cereal Juice Eggs Peanut butter Beans
Infant formula Cheese Tuna fish and carrots (if you are breastfeeding)
● Referral for maternal, prenatal and pediatric health care
● Referral for Healthy Start
● Voter Registration