Wic Program

WIC is a federally-funded temporary assistance program for Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently had a baby; Infants and Children under five years of age.

The purpose of the WIC program is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of participants during critical times of growth and development. WIC is unique in that it provides specific foods and nutrition education to a specified target population as an adjunct to ongoing health care. Because WIC is not an entitlement program, it must operate within funding levels established annually by Congress. In Ventura County, 22,875 residents receive WIC benefits. Numerous studies have shown WIC's positive impact in improving health. Cost effectiveness studies by the General Accounting Office (GAO) have shown that for every dollar spent to provide prenatal women with WIC foods and services, $3 are saved in reduced medical costs to the mother and the new baby.

WIC services are available at the Camarillo Health Care District two Fridays each month.