Healthy Beginnings

Healthy Beginnings We offer WIC services, Prenatal Care Coordination, 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.

As the winter months come to a close, mushrooms are a great way of getting Vitamin D in before spring rolls around! 🍄‍🟫M...
03/20/2026

As the winter months come to a close, mushrooms are a great way of getting Vitamin D in before spring rolls around! 🍄‍🟫

Mushrooms are packed with nutrients like soluble fiber, B vitamins, and potassium. They are also rich in copper and protein, which is critical for building nerve and bone health! 💕

Mushrooms can also be included in meals in many different ways. Try incorporating mushrooms into salads, stir-frys, or add to meat and sauce blends! Check out these recipes to learn more about how to add mushrooms into your meals: https://www.budgetbytes.com/mushroom-recipes/

A medida que el invierno llega a su fin, los hongos son una forma excelente de obtener vitamina D antes del comienzo de la primavera. 🍄‍🟫

Los hongos están repletos de nutrientes, como fibra soluble, vitaminas del grupo B y potasio. También son ricos en cobre y proteínas, que son esenciales para la salud del sistema nervioso y de los huesos. 💕

Puedes incorporarlos de muchas maneras en tus comidas. Pruébalos en ensaladas, salteados o agrégalos a mezclas de carne y salsas. Prueba estas recetas para aprender a incorporar hongos en tus comidas: https://www.budgetbytes.com/mushroom-recipes/

The BABE Store will be closed this Wednesday March 18th. Thank you for your understanding.
03/16/2026

The BABE Store will be closed this Wednesday March 18th. Thank you for your understanding.

Did you know that you can use your WIC benefits for frozen fruits and vegetables?  March is Frozen Food Month. Frozen fr...
03/16/2026

Did you know that you can use your WIC benefits for frozen fruits and vegetables? March is Frozen Food Month. Frozen fruits and vegetables have many benefits, such as:

🫐A longer shelf life, helping reduce food waste.
🫐 Simplifying meal preparation.
🫐High levels of nutrients and vitamins from being frozen at peak ripeness.

Celebrate Frozen Food Month with WIC and incorporate frozen fruits and vegetables
into your smoothies, entrees, baked goods, or jams and sauces!



¿Sabías que puedes usar tus beneficios de WIC para comprar frutas y verduras congeladas? Marzo es el Mes de los Alimentos Congelados. Estos son algunos de los numerosos beneficios que tienen las frutas y las verduras congeladas:

🫐Mayor vida útil, lo que ayuda a reducir el desperdicio de alimentos.
🫐 Facilitan la preparación comidas.
🫐Altos niveles de nutrientes y vitaminas ya que se congelan en su punto máximo de
maduración.

Celebra el Mes de los Alimentos Congelados con WIC e incorpora frutas y verduras
congeladas en tus batidos, platos principales, preparaciones horneadas, mermeladas y salsas.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a great way of supporting heart health and can be found in many WIC-approved foods! You can find...
03/13/2026

Omega-3 fatty acids are a great way of supporting heart health and can be found in many WIC-approved foods! You can find them in:

🐟Canned fish like salmon and tuna
🍳Eggs and soy products like tofu
🥑Brussels sprouts and avocados

Omega-3 fats have also been shown to be important during pregnancy, as they are important building blocks of the fetal brain and retina. These foods can help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and support eye health! 💕

Talk to your local WIC staff to learn more about nutrition and how WIC can support your family. Visit www.signupwic.com for more information.



Los ácidos grasos omega-3 son una manera excelente de fortalecer la salud del corazón y se encuentran en muchos alimentos aprobados por WIC. Puedes encontrarlos en:

🐟Pescados enlatados, como salmón y atún
🍳Huevos y productos de soja, como el tofu
🥑Coles de Bruselas y aguacates

Se ha demostrado que los omega-3 son especialmente importantes durante el embarazo, ya que contribuyen al desarrollo del cerebro y la retina del feto. También ayudan a reducir la inflamación, disminuir la presión arterial y favorecer la salud ocular. 💕

Habla con el personal local de WIC para aprender más sobre nutrición y cómo WIC puede acompañar a tu familia. Visita www.signupwic.com para obtener más información.

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 🥳 Today, we celebrate the amazing Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs)...
03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 🥳 Today, we celebrate the amazing Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who help families live healthier lives through the power of nourishing foods and nutrition education. 🥗💕

To the RDNs and nutritionist at and beyond: Thank you for sharing your knowledge with parents and for bringing passion to your work to support families. Whether you’re guiding moms-to-be, supporting breastfeeding parents, or teaching families how to make nutritious meals, your work makes a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the families you serve. 💕



¡Feliz Día del Nutricionista Dietista Registrado! 🥳 Hoy celebramos a los increíbles Nutricionistas Dietistas Registrados (RDN) que ayudan a las familias a vivir vidas más sanas y activas con el poder de la alimentación y la nutrición. 🥗💕

Para los RDN de y en otras partes: gracias por compartir su conocimiento con las familias y por acompañarlas con tanta pasión. Ya sea que estén guiando a futuras mamás, apoyando a personas que amamantan o enseñando a las familias cómo preparar comidas nutritivas, su labor tiene un impacto duradero en la salud y el bienestar de las familias a las que apoyan. 💕

BABE Stores will be closed this week at both Elkhart and Goshen locations.
03/09/2026

BABE Stores will be closed this week at both Elkhart and Goshen locations.

🚧✨ Important BABE Store Update ✨🚧

As many of you know, the South Bend BABE store is currently going through renovations!

To make sure everything is completed and ready for you to enjoy, we will be closed the week of the 9th to finish the renovations and prepare our refreshed space.

We are so excited to welcome you back into a brand new and improved store experience! Thank you for your patience and continued support during this transition. 💜

Stay tuned for reopening details — we can’t wait for you to see the new look! 👶🛍️

En este    , honramos la fortaleza, la creatividad y el liderazgo de las mujeres en todas partes, especialmente de las m...
03/09/2026

En este , honramos la fortaleza, la creatividad y el liderazgo de las mujeres en todas partes, especialmente de las madres a las que acompañamos con orgullo cada día y de las mujeres que trabajan en el sector salud o en las clínicas de WIC y cuidan a las familias de todo el país.

This , we honor the strength, creativity, and leadership of women everywhere, especially the moms we’re proud to serve every day and the women working in healthcare or WIC clinics who take care of families across the country.

At WIC, we’re proud to support women during some of the most important moments of their lives, whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for your family. Your strength and dedication inspire us every day. 💕

This March, let’s celebrate women across the country who are supporting families in their parenting journey or are caring for little ones of their own—and those who are juggling both! We’ve got your back and see you shining, today and every day! ✨

En WIC, nos sentimos orgullosos de apoyar a las mujeres en algunos de los momentos más importantes de sus vidas, ya sea que estés embarazada, amamantando o cuidando a tu familia. Tu fuerza y dedicación nos inspiran cada día. 💕

Este marzo, celebramos a las mujeres de todo el país que acompañan a las familias en el camino de la crianza, que cuidan a sus propios pequeños o que se encargan de ambas tareas. ¡Somos tu respaldo y te vemos brillar hoy y cada día! ✨

WIC is here to support your breastfeeding journey!👩‍🍼WIC is proud to provide breastfeeding benefits for your family, inc...
03/06/2026

WIC is here to support your breastfeeding journey!👩‍🍼WIC is proud to provide breastfeeding benefits for your family, including:

👥 Peer Counselor support - Diana in Nappanee and Goshen clinics and Alma and Jessia in the Elkhart office.
👩‍⚕️ Guidance from lactation and breastfeeding experts.
🍽️ Nutritional education for breastfeeding moms.
💕Access to breastfeeding supplies and pumps.

Learn more about the different ways WIC is here to support breastfeeding for your family: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/get-support-wic

¡WIC te acompaña en el camino de la lactancia!👩‍🍼En WIC nos enorgullece ofrecer estos beneficios de lactancia para tu familia, entre otros:

👥 Consejeras pares en las clínicas WIC locales.
👩‍⚕️ Orientación de expertas en lactancia y amamantamiento.
🍽️ Educación nutricional para madres que amamantan.
💕 Acceso a suministros y bombas para lactancia materna.

Obtén más información sobre las distintas formas en que WIC apoya a las familias durante la lactancia: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/get-support-wic




Today we celebrate IBCLC Day 🤍International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are at the heart of evidence-b...
03/04/2026

Today we celebrate IBCLC Day
🤍
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are at the heart of evidence-based lactation care: supporting families, advancing research, and translating science into practice every single day.

The Elkhart County WIC Program would like to thank our IBCLCs and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors for all their hard work in supporting WIC moms on their breastfeeding journey.

Join us in recognizing the great work of our breastfeeding staff!

March in National Nutrition Month and this years theme is Discover the Power of Nutrition.    Good nutrition is the key ...
03/02/2026

March in National Nutrition Month and this years theme is Discover the Power of Nutrition.

Good nutrition is the key to a strong start for little ones and can bring families together at the dinner table or while on the go! Every meal is a chance to build developing brains, growing bodies, and healthy habits that last a lifetime. 💪

At WIC, we’re here to help your family every step of the way with nutritious foods, recipes, and support. Learn how WIC can support your family’s health by visiting www.signupwic.com to find a clinic near you! 💕

📣 Did you know? If you are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid, you qualify for WIC too! Many families use these programs toget...
02/25/2026

📣 Did you know? If you are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid, you qualify for WIC too! Many families use these programs together to help provide a strong, healthy start for their little ones. 💞

WIC is specifically designed to support children under 5 and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding parents with:

✅ Nutritious food packages
✅ Health referrals and screenings
✅ Breastfeeding supplies and support
✅ Much, much more!

Learn how WIC can support your family and find a clinic near you at www.signupwic.com

📣 ¿Sabía que...? ¡Si está inscrito en SNAP o Medicaid, también califica para WIC! Muchas familias usan estos programas a la par para ayudar a proporcionar un comienzo sólido y saludable a sus pequeños. 💞

WIC está diseñado específicamente para ayudar a niños menores de 5 años y a padres y madres embarazadas, en posparto o en período de lactancia con:

✅ Paquetes de alimentos nutritivos
✅ Referencias y evaluaciones de salud
✅ Suministros y apoyo para la lactancia materna
✅ ¡Y mucho, mucho más!

Conozca cómo WIC puede ayudar a su familia y encuentre una clínica cerca de usted en www.signupwic.com/es

As your child grows, offering a variety of foods helps them get the vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. You don’t...
02/23/2026

As your child grows, offering a variety of foods helps them get the vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. You don’t have to do it perfectly every day. Small steps add up to big nutritional wins! 🙌

For more helpful guidance on building balanced meals, check out this resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/Pages/Making-Healthy-Food-Choices.aspx

And remember, WIC is here to help you fill your kitchen with wholesome, nourishing options for the whole family!

A medida que su hijo crece, ofrecerle una variedad de alimentos le ayuda a obtener las vitaminas y minerales que necesita para prosperar. No tiene que hacerlo perfectamente todos los días. ¡Los pasos pequeños se convierten en grandes logros nutricionales! Para obtener más orientación útil sobre cómo preparar comidas equilibradas, consulte este recurso de la Academia Americana de Pediatría: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/paginas/making-healthy-food-choices.aspx

¡Y recuerde, WIC está aquí para ayudarle a llenar su cocina con opciones sanas y nutritivas para toda la familia!

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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

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