WIC

Women, Infant, Child (WIC) is another federal government funded program for lower income Women, Infants, and Children. The Florida WIC program provides the following resources at no cost to qualified individuals and families. Access healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and counseling, as well as referrals for health care and medical services from the Department of Children and Families.

Florida KidCare can offer free or low cost public health insurance coverage for children from birth through age 18, even if the parent is employed. There are four main components of the program as indicated below.Medikids covers children age 1 through 4.Healthy Kids if for children who are aged 5 through 18.Another wide ranging public resource is Children’s Medical Services, which is for Florida children birth through 18 who have special health care needs.Medicaid is also offered. This is for children birth through 18. A child who has other health or dental insurance may still qualify for Medicaid.