Cayuga County WIC

12/15/2025

Do you want a career that makes a positive impact on our community? Consider joining our team as a WIC Assistant!

Learn more about and apply for this position here: https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps

12/15/2025

With colder weather affecting the state tomorrow & "feels like" temperatures dropping below zero in several regions, it's important to bundle up & dress warm when going outside.

Learn how to recognize the signs of hypothermia & frostbite: http://dhses.ny.gov/extreme-cold-health-safety

12/15/2025

Looking to learn more about local resources available for your little ones? Come join us at our Preschool Resource Night at Play Space!

Area school districts, UPK/3PK and other childhood programming options as well as a number of local program agencies will be available to share information with your family! Perfect timing to learn more before UPK registration opens for next year!

Plus..
⭐Open Play
⭐Guided Activities
⭐Snacks

This event is FREE and open to the public!

12/14/2025

Don't let those leftovers go to waste! Freezing fruit and vegetables is quick and easy and can preserve them for up to a year! 🍓🍊🍏

Learn more about how to freeze produce here: https://www.wichealth.org/Member/Resource?id=5490

12/12/2025

This time of year can come with extra costs, making staying on budget more difficult.

Check out the link below for some tips on how to stretch your dollars and maximize WIC and SNAP benefits.

Complete your online nutrition education requirements on wichealth.org

12/11/2025

Parents — a bulky coat can create extra room in a car seat harness. Thinner layers provide the same warmth, and the harness will still fit snugly. 🧒✔️

12/11/2025

Please be aware that due to the weather, the Cato clinic site will be closed today, December 11th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Stay safe and warm today! ❄

12/10/2025

Shop smart this holiday season by choosing toys that spark creativity, encourage movement, and incorporate learning into playtime!

12/09/2025

If you're the primary caregiver of a child under the age of 5, you may qualify for WIC benefits.

Visit WICHelpNY.org and chat with Wanda to see if you qualify for WIC. Or, give us a call at 315-253-1406.

12/08/2025

Cold weather means bundling up ourselves and our little ones. Check out the link below for tips on how to dress kiddos for the cold weather while still maintaining car seat safety. ❄️🚗

Remember: never buckle children into car seats while wearing puffy winter coats, and always place blankets over the seat belt, not under.

​As a general rule, bulky clothing, including winter coats and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat. In a ​car crash, fluffy padding immediately flattens out from the force, leaving extra space under the harness. A child can then slip through the straps and be thro...

12/06/2025

Do you have an interest in improving the health of our community by providing parents, guardians, and children with nutrition benefits and education?

Join our team and take advantage of this NY HELPs Position...this means the Civil Service Requirement is WAIVED!

Learn more about and apply for this position here: https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps

12/06/2025

Looking for an affordable toy with endless fun and learning? Consider magnetic letters!

With magnetic letters, encourage children to match letters, words, or spell out words based on pictures provided! The possibilities are endless, and this makes playtime educational!