Far South Clinic

Hours

Open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM for lunch. Open Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Office is closed the 2nd Wednesday of the month for staff development. Drop Box is available when office is closed, and cards will be processed the next business day.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Austin can benefit from the WIC program, which provides healthy food, nutrition classes and one-on-one counseling with nutritionists. Additionally, the WIC office offers breastfeeding support and tips to help mothers successfully breastfeed their babies.

• Healthy food
• Breastfeeding support
• One-on-one counseling with nutritionists or registered dietitians
• Nutrition classes

Looking for healthy food, nutrition education or breastfeeding tips and support in Austin? Applying for WIC is easy! You can begin your application online or call the WIC office in Austin near you to schedule an appointment. WIC is available to many families, and if you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you automatically meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. Even if you don't receive these programs, you may still qualify by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Don't hesitate to apply and get the benefits that WIC offers!

If you are attending your first appointment at Far South Clinic, 405 W Stassney Lane, Austin, visit TexasWIC.org to learn what documentation is needed. During your appointment, WIC office staff will:

1. Review documentation and determine your WIC eligibility.
2. Weigh, measure and check iron status for you (if pregnant) and your child.
3. Answer any questions you may have about health, nutrition or breastfeeding.
   At the end of your visit, you will get a food package specially designed to meet your family's nutritional needs and a Texas WIC card to use at the grocery store.

Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful way to provide the best nutrition for your baby, and it can be challenging at times. Your local WIC office at 405 W Stassney Lane in Austin is here to help! They can connect you to various WIC resources to support your breastfeeding journey. WIC's lactation consultants, classes, peer counselors and 24/7 statewide hotline are available to help you breastfeed successfully. The breastfeeding classes cover topics such as:

• Different breastfeeding positions.
• How to get a good latch.
• Feeding patterns.
• Baby's hunger cues and more.
  For 24/7 breastfeeding help, call the Texas Lactation Support Hotline at 855-550-6667. This hotline is free and available to anyone in Texas.

Whether you like to learn on your own or chat with other moms and experts, WIC has options for you. We offer free online classes, and many WIC offices offer in-person group classes, too. Our classes cover many topics, from healthy eating through pregnancy, breastfeeding tips, picky eating during the toddler years and more!

Our "click and learn" classes are available anytime, and our live classes give you the opportunity to interact with our nutrition and breastfeeding experts and connect with other parents in your community. And because we know everyone's schedule is different, we offer classes at various times throughout the week. To learn more and sign up for online classes, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Austin.

• WIC serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and families with children up to age 5.
• If you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income qualifications for WIC.
• WIC offers healthy food options and one-on-one nutrition counseling with nutritionists and registered dietitians.
• You can work with lactation consultants (IBCLCs) and peer counselors for free when you sign up for WIC.
• WIC has online and in-person nutrition and breastfeeding classes.