DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Family Health ServicesRequest for Public Comments on Florida’s WIC Program
The WIC Program (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) is soliciting comments and suggestions about its program and how service delivery can be improved to better meet the clients’ needs. WIC is federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, and serves low- and moderate-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women; infants; and children up to age 5. The program provides a combination of nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. WIC is available in all 67 counties in Florida. If you have any comments or suggestions, please direct them to Cheryl Miller, Department of Health, WIC Program Services, BIN #A-16, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1726 or by Fax: (850)922-3936. Your feedback is essential and is appreciated before August 7, 2012. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call: 1(866)632-9992 (Voice) or (202)260-1026 (Local). TTY users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at 1(800) 877-8339 (TTY) or 1(866)377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
