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11.01.2024

New Program Available: Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada WIC

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We are excited to announce the addition of the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada Women, Infants and Children (ITCN WIC) program to the First 5 Nevada website! 

ITCN WIC provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for qualified pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women and to infants and children up to age five.

The ITCN WIC program serves all 27 Native tribes of Nevada, but welcomes all Nevada residents who are eligible for WIC.

What is WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) is a nutrition education program that helps families identify healthy nutrition choices that work. WIC provides women with breastfeeding education and support, feeding guidance for children, prenatal care, and breast pump assistance. 

WIC provides moms, infants, and children (ages 0 to 5) with food choices dedicated to their proper growth.

What Support Does ITCN WIC Provide?

Who is Eligible for ITCN WIC?

The WIC program is designed for pregnant women, infants, and young children up to their fifth birthday who meet the program’s income eligibility guidelines. ITCN serves all 27 Native tribes of Nevada and welcomes all Nevada residents, regardless of tribal affiliation. The specific eligibility requirements include:

Note: You do not need to be a U.S. Citizen or a tribal member to qualify for the ITCN WIC program.

How to Learn More or Apply:

To learn more about the ITCN WIC program, visit their program page on the First 5 Nevada website or go directly to the ITCN WIC program website.

Call 775-398-4960 (statewide) to schedule an appointment or visit one of the ITCN WIC offices located in Reno, Elko, and Las Vegas:

The program also includes a travel clinic to various rural communities to conduct appointments and sign parents and caregivers up for WIC. Call 775-398-4960 for more information.


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