Merced County Community Action Board

FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM - Our Women, infants and Children's program (WIC) helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, stay healthy and be active. WIC provides food and support. Nutrition and individual counseling help families establish lifelong healthy habits. Pregnant women receive the specialized assistance to establish successful breastfeeding. 16,057 FAMILIES AND 19,705 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE - The mission of our Preschool Program is to work within our communities to provide comprehensive, top quality services to participating children and families. We serve families with children 3-5 years of age who are not eligible for kindergarten. Our programs operate part-day and/or full-day, throughout the year. Our program is open for child care services 246 days per fiscal year.