Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Links

Nutrition

American Dietetic Association the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. It provides educational resources that promote optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.

Team Nutrition- USDA focuses on building healthy lifestyles in the school community.  It provides many educational resources, including nutrition and physical activity, for students, parents, and educators.

Vegetarian Resource Group information on maintaining a healthy vegetarian lifestyle.

Breastfeeding
These websites provide breastfeeding information and resources for pregnant and breastfeeding women:

The Rhode Island Department of Health

National Women’s Health Information Center

La Leche League International

Breastfeeding.com

US Department of Agriculture - national breastfeeding promotion and support in WIC, including WIC services provided to breastfeeding moms.

Health

US Government Healthfinder - personalized health and healthcare information tips for men, women, and children.

Kids Health an interactive website that educates kids, teens, and parents about various health topics.

Rhode Island Links

Crossroads RI (Formerly Travelers Aid of Rhode Island) is the largest homeless services organization in the state. They provide assistance 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for a broad spectrum of Rhode Islanders.

RI Coalition for the Homeless information on the many services that the RI Coalition for the Homeless offers to homeless individuals and community housing agencies. 

Food Bank contact information on 435 member agency food programs across Rhode Island.  Approximately half of those agencies are emergency food providers. 

Rhode Island Department of Health and Human Services in-depth information on the Foodstamp Program and the RIte Care Program (Medical Assistance Program) for Rhode Islanders.