Who is WIC for?

-        Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or whose pregnancy has recently ended

-         Infants under 12 months old

-         Children under 5 years old

What can I you get from WIC?

-         Checks to buy foods to keep you healthy

-         Nutrition and health education to help you and your children eat well and be healthy

-        Personal counseling about nutrition

-        Support and help with breast-feeding

-        Referrals to other health programs for you and your family

To get WIC, you need to:

-        Meet the WIC income guidelines

-        Have a need for improved nutrition

What happens at my WIC appointments?

-        You will visit with a Health Professional. He or she will collect weight, height and other health information then give you suggestions and ideas about healthy eating for you and your children. At other times, you may join with other WIC participants for a nutrition or health class.

What do I need to do to stay on WIC?

-        During some visits, the WIC staff will check to see if you or your child is still eligible. This is called a certification. You will need to bring:

o   Proof of identification

o   Proof of your income

o   Proof of your address

How long can I stay on WIC?

-        If you meet the income and health or nutrition guidelines, you can stay on WIC:

o   During pregnancy or breast-feeding until one year after your baby is born. If not breast-feeding, until six months after your baby is born or your pregnancy ended.

o   For infants and children: Until you child reaches his or her fifth birthday.