Haltom City WIC Clinic

Hours

Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for lunch. Open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Office is closed the Monday after the 2nd Saturday.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Haltom City 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

In Haltom City, applying for WIC has never been easier! You can start your application online or call your local WIC office to make an appointment.

WIC is open to many families in Haltom City, and if you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC, making the application process faster. Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive nutrition education, healthy food, and breastfeeding tips and support!

Planning on attending your first appointment at Haltom City WIC Clinic, 4113 Denton Highway, Haltom City? Remember to visit TexasWIC.org to see 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 your appointment, you will receive a Texas WIC card and a food package specially designed to meet your family's nutritional needs.

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 4113 Denton Highway in Haltom City 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.

At WIC, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the information you're looking for when it comes to health and nutrition for your little ones. That's why we offer free online classes, even if you are not a WIC client. Many WIC offices have in-person classes, too. Our classes cover various topics, including healthy eating, breastfeeding tips and more.

Our classes are designed to fit your busy schedule, with on-demand classes that can be taken whenever it's convenient for you, as well as live classes where you can connect with other parents in your community or ask questions for our nutrition and breastfeeding experts. To learn more and sign up for classes, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Haltom City. We're here to support you on your parenting journey!

• WIC is here for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as families with children up to age 5.
• Eligibility is easy. If you receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already qualify for WIC.
• WIC offers healthy food options and one-on-one counseling with nutritionists and registered dietitians.
• WIC provides free breastfeeding support with lactation consultants (IBCLCs) and peer counselors.
• WIC has online and in-person nutrition and breastfeeding classes.