WIC—Women, Infant
and Children’s Nutrition
Education Program
WIC provides assistance with supplementing household food supplies and providing nutrition education that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. WIC also provides valuable referrals to health care for low-income women, infants, and children.

 

Click Here to See if you Qualify for WIC

 

Online WIC Nutrition Education:
wichealth.org

 

WIC Program—Ellensburg
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: (509) 962-7077
Fax: (509) 962-1408

WIC Program—Cle Elum
Tuesdays only
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: (509) 674-5513

First Steps Program
Pregnant women, new mothers, and babies are eligible for the First Steps Program when Medicaid provides their health insurance. We provide home or office nursing visits for assessment, referral and health education through the second month after the baby is born.
Infant Case Management allows us to follow infants who qualify up to one year of age. We provide referrals to resources for infants who meet certain criteria.

 

Click Here to See if you Qualify for First Steps

 

First Steps/Maternity Support Services
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: (509) 962-1414
Fax: (509) 962-1408

Children with Special Health Care Needs
The mission of this program is to “Promote culturally competent, integrated systems of care that assure children with special health care needs the opportunity to achieve the healthiest life possible and develop to their fullest potential.”
The nurse is able to help families navigate through complex medical systems and connect with resources.

 

Children with Special
Health Care Needs
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: (509) 962-1414
Fax: (509) 962-1408

 

HELPFUL LINKS TO MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH RESOURCES

Washington State Department of Health—Home Page
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) provides information and links to resources regarding maternal & child health; oral health; disease prevention; immunization information and many other topics.

entHelp123
ParentHealth123 is a resource that provides links and information on applying for DSHS services including children’s medical coupons, Basic Food applications; and links to other parenting topics.

y Help Line
Family Help Line of Washington provides information including parenting tips and coaching as well as referrals for parents and families.

County Public Health Department
Kittitas County Public Health is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy Kittitas County. This site provides statistics, information and referral to resources including immunizations; communicable disease information; food and water safety.
Immunization Information—DOH

Immunization information consists of current immunization recommendations for children of all ages for day care and school entry, and adolescent immunizations recommended.
Online WIC Nutrition Education:
wichealth.org