Clifton WIC Clinic

Hours

Open the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Open Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Office is closed the 1st Wednesday of the month for staff development. Contact 254-978-3739 during business hours.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Clifton 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

If you're in Clifton and looking for healthy food, nutrition support and breastfeeding tips or support, apply for WIC! Getting started is easy. You can begin your application online or call the WIC office nearest you to schedule an appointment.

WIC is open to many families in Clifton, and if you receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, you're already eligible for WIC. Even if you don't receive these programs, you may still qualify by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Apply for WIC today to get nutrition education, healthy food and breastfeeding support!

If you are attending your first appointment at Clifton WIC Clinic, 403 W 3rd St, Clifton Civic Center, Clifton, 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 can get hard and getting help is easy with WIC. If you're looking for breastfeeding support, your local WIC office at 403 W 3rd St, Clifton Civic Center in Clifton is here to help. They can connect you with WIC lactation consultants, breastfeeding classes, peer counselors and a 24/7 statewide hotline to support your breastfeeding journey every step of the way. WIC's classes cover a variety of topics, including:

• 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.

We offer free online classes to fit your busy schedule, and many WIC locations have classes in person, too. Online classes are free even if you are not a WIC client. Our classes cover many topics, from healthy snacks and picky eating to breastfeeding tips and more! Classes are designed to provide you with knowledge and support when feeding your little ones.

Whether you prefer to learn on your own or with the help of our nutrition and breastfeeding experts, we have options to fit your schedule and learning style. Our on-demand classes are available anytime, while our live classes provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other parents in your community. And because we know that everyone's schedule is different, we offer classes at various times throughout the week. To learn more about our classes and sign up, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Clifton.

• WIC is your partner for nutrition and breastfeeding support for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as families with children up to age 5.
• If you're on Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already qualify for WIC.
• WIC provides healthy foods and personalized counseling with nutritionists and registered dietitians.
• You can receive free breastfeeding support from lactation consultants and peer counselors.
• WIC has online and in-person nutrition and breastfeeding classes.