To help Carroll County low-income families grow up healthy and stay healthy by
providing nutritious food to pregnant, breast-feeding, or postpartum women, and
their infants and children up to age five. Applicants are screened for medical and/
or nutritional needs; they are weighed, measured, and screened for iron deficiency.
Must also meet income and residency requirements. Applicants receive nutrition
counseling and referrals to medical and social services as necessary. Breast-feeding
promotion and support provided where appropriate. Eligible applicants receive
checks to purchase specific healthy foods. No fees are charged. Services are provided
by appointment only.