WIC (Women, Infants & Children) provides nutritious food and information to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants and children under five years of age.
Fathers, guardians, or foster parents can also apply for WIC for their children.
Includes access to Wisconsin MyWIC app, Fit Families Program and WIC at the Farmer's Market.
To apply for WIC in Eau Claire County call 715-839-5051 to make an appointment.
For more information about WIC and WIC benefits in Eau Claire County, visit our WIC Benefits & Programs page.
Nurse Home Visiting Programs
It is very important to us to preserve the health and safety of our clients and staff while continuing to provide essential services. Even though our offices are currently closed to the public, and we are reducing our direct contact with the public, we will continue to provide services through alternate ways.
Healthy Beginnings Plus (HB+): support for clients will occur via telehealth.
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP): client visits will occur via phone and telehealth options.
In addition to Women, Infants, & Children (WIC), we offer two programs for people who are pregnant living in Eau Claire, Chippewa or Dunn Counties that give support and information needed to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. You do not need to be a legal resident.
Healthy Beginnings Plus Program
Nurses work with families until the baby is 2 months old.
Nurse Family Partnership Program
Nurses work with families until the baby is 2 years old.
Information on topics like: eating habits, preparing for childbirth and parenting, safe sleep, child development, staying active, breastfeeding, and more.
Help finding community Services.
Enroll anytime during your pregnancy (the sooner the better!).
You are income eligible if you qualify for other programs such as:
WIC
FoodShare
Medicaid
BadgerCare Plus
Wisconsin Works Program (W-2)
Safe Sleep for Baby
ABCs of Safe Sleep
A. Alone: Baby should sleep alone without blankets, toys, stuffed animals or pillows. B. Back: Place baby to sleep on his/her back for every sleep. C. Crib: Baby should sleep in a crib, bassinet, or portable play yard. S. Smoke-free air: Keep air around baby smoke-free, do not smoke in the house or car.
Place baby on their back for every sleep - this does not increase the risk of choking.
Room-sharing without bed-sharing is recommended for at least the first six months.
The mattress in crib, bassinet, or portable play yard should be firm and fitted. No soft bedding, crib bumpers, or other objects other than a sleep sack or wearable blanket should be in the crib.
Prenatal Care for pregnant women is important.
Avoid smoking during pregnancy and around your baby after birth.
Avoid alcohol and illicit drug use during pregnancy and after birth.
Breastfeeding is recommended.
Consider pacifier use at bedtime and naps.
Avoid overheating.
Do not use commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Immunize and have regular well-child visits.
Tummy time is beneficial when watching baby.
Public Health Nurses work to educate families and the community on safe sleep practices.
Offers FREE monthly breastfeeding classes (virtual), and Nursing Moms Network drop-in group (in-person/virtual)
The schedule of classes & events can be found here: www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/classes-and-events (recommend entering your zip code and selecting the "Prenatal & Parenting" dropdown for easiest search)
Ready, Set, Baby
FREE Online classes offered on Mondays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm and Tuesdays in Spanish from 1:00 - 2:30pm (Martes in Español a las 1:00pm - 2:30pm)
National Women's Health & Breastfeeding Helpline: Monday through Friday at 1-800-994-9662 to talk with a trained breastfeeding peer counselor in English or Spanish. Free.
Ohio Statewide Breastfeeding Hotline by the Appalachian Breastfeeding Network: answered by lactation professionals 24/7-365 at 1-888-588-3423 or text "BFHOTLINE" to 839863. You don't need to live in Ohio to use this service. Serves all languages using interpreter services. Free.
This free statewide program offers non-judgmental support, educational materials, and meaningful incentives to help pregnant women, new moms, and their families quit smoking.
Public Health Nurses are trained to Ask, Advise, and Refer smokers to the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation (WWHF). WWHF Quit Coaches are able to provide smoking cessation counseling.
For more information Contact the Eau Claire Health Department at 715-839-4718.
We offer FREE Well water testing to all households with newborns.
Well water with high bacteria and/or nitrate levels can be especially dangerous for pregnant women and babies drinking infant formula mixed with water.
For more information, call 715-839-4718.
Radon Testing
You can't smell or taste radon, but it is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers.
Purchase a short-term radon test kit at our main desk for only $10.
For more information, call 715-839-4718
Immunizations
Your baby is vulnerable to flu and whooping cough, but is too young to get vaccinated. Getting your whole family vaccinated helps protect your baby during this time.
Pregnant women and family members should get the
Influenze 'flu shot' vaccine each year
Tdap to prevent whooping cough and tetanus
For eligibility information, call 715-839-4718
Family Planning Clinic
Our staff can help you manage your family life plan
Do you want to become pregnant again?
If you do, when?
We offer birth control options, pregnancy testing, and STI screening and treatment.
To make an appointment, call 715-839-6988.
Other Helpful Resources
For All Resources: 211 Wisconsin (online) or call 2-1-1 or 877-947-2211 at any time to talk with a Community Resource Specialist.
The Well Badger Resource Center is Wisconsin’s health information and referral service, connecting you to the social, health, and government programs available in your community.
