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Monday 10am - 7pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Healthy Beginnings

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Healthy Beginnings

We offer WIC services, Prenatal Care Coordination, Pregnancy Testing, Dental Care, and Breastfeeding Support/Education WIC can help the whole family eat better.

Healthy Beginnings is a community service that provides much needed help to families with nutritional barriers. Through the WIC program, families will receive health screenings, nutrition education and healthy foods. To find out more about the Indiana WIC Program please visit: https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm. Healthy Babies assists pregnant moms in securing a proper physician, navigating the public assistance such as Medicaid, provides in-depth support and resources to those in difficult situations. The Robbins Dental Clinic provides dental services to families that do not have dental coverage or have coverage but meet the income requirements for sliding fee scale services. Our highly-trained staff will help your child ages 1 - 16 receive excellent dental care at affordable prices. Breastfeeding counseling is available to new moms that may need a little extra help in beginning the process. We provide Peer Counselors to help moms understand, not only, the importance of breastfeeding, but the how-to's as well. Pregnancy Testing is available for $5. To find out more information on the Indiana WIC Program please visit https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm.

10/29/2025

BABE Store update.

10/20/2025

Did you know? 🤔 Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones, keep your teeth healthy, and support your muscles and nerves. 💪

The WIC food package includes milk, yogurt, and cheese to support your calcium intake—you can also opt for dairy-free alternatives like non-dairy milk and yogurt if you or your child has dietary restrictions!

Want more nutrition tips and healthy recipes? Connect with WIC for helpful resources or chat with a WIC dietitian for personalized advice. 💖

Find a WIC clinic near you: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

10/16/2025

remains committed to serving families and continuing daily operations during the government shutdown. Currently, WIC operations may vary by state so please contact your local WIC clinic directly for additional details or questions.

You can find Indiana WIC clinic information here: https://www.medialab.com/dv/dl.aspx?d=1570018&dh=0d5ed&u=95194&uh=670d6

10/14/2025

🤰 Pregnancy &postpartum support
🍳 Healthy foods &nutrition education
🩺 Health &social service referrals
🫂 Peer support and more!

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5, you may be eligible for WIC benefits! Apply during National WIC Enrollment Week (October 13-17) or anytime throughout the year.

Find a clinic near you: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

10/13/2025

Healthy smiles start early! 🦷🪥! Make brushing fun for your little ones so it becomes a habit that sticks. and easy.
Need ideas? 🤔Try this fun tips to get kids excited about brushing: www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/let-the-brushing-games-begin.aspx

09/22/2025

Food safety is extra important if you're pregnant or feeding young children. 🤰Foodborne illness isn’t just about a few days of fever or an upset stomach—it can cause serious, long-term health problems or even be life-threatening. But luckily, it doesn’t have to be scary or complicated to practice food safety at home!
Learn how to keep your family safe by storing, cooking, and serving food the right way! 💙 https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/food-safety-children-and-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-women

09/17/2025

Important announcement from BABE!

09/16/2025

Strong relationships and good experiences help kids learn important skills—like handling big feelings, solving problems, and making strong friendships. 🌟This is how kids grow up emotionally healthy!
Learn more about how to build healthy mental and emotional development in your children: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/healthy-mental-and-emotional-development-in-children-key-building-blocks.aspx

09/09/2025

We had a great turn out for our Breastfeeding Event on August 20th here at the Elkhart WIC office 27 moms all together🤱🏽🤰🏽thank you to all the families that came out and we could celebrate you🙂🌸

08/26/2025

? Indiana WIC provides access to free International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) support to help you on your breastfeeding journey!

WIC provides expert breastfeeding care, every step of the way.

08/25/2025

This week is ! “Although the breastfeeding initiation rate remains the lowest among the Black WIC population, this group experienced a consistent rate of increase over the decade, rising by almost 15% from 59.8% in 2012 to 74.7% in 2022”.

Learn more at https://indiana.wicresources.org/breastfeeding-report-2021-2022/

08/20/2025

Come today 10-4 see WIC Breastfeeding team we have snacks,give away, shop at babe store😊🩷🌸

Address

1400 Hudson Street
Elkhart, IN
46516

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+15745220104

Website

https://elkhartcounty.com/en/all-departments/healthy-beginnings/, https://www.in.gov/health/wic/

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