WOMEN, INFANT & CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC)

Provides supplemental foods which promotes good health for infants, children up to age five, pregnant, breast feeding and postpartum women.
Nutrition education program.
Nutritional and developmental assessment referral to health services.



To obtain WIC you need to:
- Meet the WIC income limits
- Live in an area served by WIC
- Have a nutrition need

Click here for the 2007 Income Guidelines. You will need Adobe PDF Reader to view this file.
Frequently Asked Questions
 What is WIC?
 WIC is a nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy by providing:
- Nutrition education
- One-on-one counseling about nutrition
- Vouchers to buy healthy foods
- Support and help with breastfeeding
- Referrals to health care and other programs
- Immunizations

Who is WIC for?
 - Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who recently had a baby.
- Infants from birth to 1 year of age.
- Children from 1 year of age to 5th birthday.

What will I learn about nutrition?
 Women
 - How to breastfeed
- How to care for yourself during pregnancy and after you have your baby
Infants
 - What to feed your baby
- How to breastfeed
- How to keep your baby healthy with good nutrition
Children
 - How to feed your child
- How to keep your child healthy with good nutrition

What happens at my WIC appointments?
 At some appointments, you will see a counselor who will give you suggestions for healthy eating. At other times, you will join a group of WIC participants to discuss, share, and learn about a variety of nutrition topics which can help you and your family stay healthy.

What do I need to do to stay on WIC?
 At some appointments, your WIC staff will check to see if you or your child is still eligible for WIC. This is called recertification.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
- Proof of income
- Proof of address
- The person being recertified
- WIC ID card

How long can I stay on WIC?
 If you meet the income and nutrition need:
Children can stay on WIC until 5 years of age. Women can stay on WIC if breastfeeding, until one year after your baby is born. If not breastfeeding, until six months after your baby is born.

For more information about WIC
Call the national line at: 1-800-942-3678
or
Contact your local office at: 903-798-3284
Email: Jane Boothman or Anita Nettles