Events
Parent Cafe - Connetquot Public Library
Monday, December 4, 2023
The First Five Years: Caring for yourself and your child Sessions presented by Family Health and Wellness Parent Educator Free Classes! Different topic each week Childcare available Certificates of completion will be given to those who attend all programs Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Priz...
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Virtual Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, join us for a FREE virtual Diabetes support group! All are welcome. Diabetes support groups have been shown to improve health outcomes and can be a safe space to share your stories and learn from others with the cond...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Caring for Yourself
Thursday, January 11, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5.Caring for oneself means taking time to do things for our own mental, emotional, and physical health. Often, we forget about self-care as we become stressed or overwhelmed, just when we need it most. Caring for oneself allows parents and oth...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Your Baby's First Year
Thursday, January 18, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5.Congratulations on the arrival of this new member of your family! The first year in a baby’s life is filled with the potential of tremendous growth: physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Learn how important your daily intera...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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The Early Years Matter
Thursday, January 25, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5.Research on brain development reveals that the first years of life are critical for healthy development. Early attachments and experiences have a powerful impact on a child’s intellectual, emotional, and social development. This workshop wil...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Baby Let's Sleep
Thursday, February 1, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5.During a child’s first two years of life, sleep problems are one of the most common complaints of parents. In this workshop for parents of infants and toddlers, we will review sleep requirements, recommendations, and routines. We will also l...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Nourishing Yourself and Baby
Thursday, February 8, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5. In this session, we discuss preconception and pregnancy nutrition and focus on important nutrients for the expecting mother and the baby. We will have a healthy, quick recipe for the participants. Presented by Melek Baba
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Postpartum Nutrition
Thursday, February 15, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5.Our second session focuses on new mothers' nutrient needs and breastfeeding basics. A healthy recipe demonstration will be included.Presented by Melek Baba.
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Managing Life After Retirement
Friday, February 16, 2024
We all know that retirement has implications for our bank account. However, retirement is a big change that impacts our relationships, our sense of purpose and identity as well as our physical and emotional health. During this workshop we will review the stages of retirement and look at the four ...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Baby's First Solids
Thursday, February 22, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5.During this program, we will talk about baby's first foods, how to tell when to start solids, feeding styles and the basic nutritional needs for the babies as well as making basic solid foods for them.Presented by Melek Baba.
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Nutrition and Breastfeeding Q & A
Thursday, February 29, 2024
For expecting parents and parents with children under 5.This interactive Q & A session provides the opportunity to ask all your questions directly to our breastfeeding peer counselors/nutritionists.Presented by Melek Baba.
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Ongoing Events
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For overall Breastfeeding questions you can continue to address them to the support groups (formerly known as Baby Café), now known as “Lactation support groups.” You can always contact Marta Blanco at mb2458@cornell.edu for general lactation inquiries.
Below is a chart of the WIC offices phone numbers alongside the Peer Counselors phone numbers.
Peer Counselors provide breastfeeding support and individual one on one counseling throughout the following WIC offices:
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WIC Offices and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors
Oficinas de WIC y Consejeras de lactancia materna |
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Amityville WIC
(631) 854-1033 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1087 |
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Brentwood WIC
(631) 853-3440 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 853-7225 |
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Coram WIC
(631) 854-2238 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-2101 |
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Greenlawn WIC
(631) 854-4440 |
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Patchogue WIC
(631) 854-1219 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1208 |
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Shirley WIC
(631) 852-1025 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 852-1141 |
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Riverhead WIC
(631) 852-1811 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 852-3722 |
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Southampton WIC
(631) 852-1039 |
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Wyandanch WIC
(631) 854-1719 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1713 |
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WIC Administration
(631) 853-3014 |
Breastfeeding Coordinator
(631) 853-8265 |
