The (WIC) Women, Infants and Children's Program is a special supplemental food and nutrition program for Prenatal, Postpartum and Breastfeeding women, infants and children up to the age of 5. Participants receive checks that can be redeemed for specified nutritional foods at approved grocery stores. Nutritional counseling and education are provided as well as assessments of height/weight and anemia screenings. Referrals are also made to health and social service agencies.