The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:

• Nutrition education classes and individual counseling at WIC locations
   
• Health screening and referrals to other health and social services
   
• Supplemental nutritious foods (vouchers)

 Those eligible for WIC assistance include:

• Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to six weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends)
   
• Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s first birthday)
   
• Non breastfeeding postpartum women (up to six months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends)
   
• Infants (up to first birthday)
   
• Children up to their fifth birthday

To be eligible, applicants must meet income guidelines, a State residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at “nutrition risk” by a health professional. For more information to determine if your family may meet the income and nutritional risk guidelines click here.

Cost: There is no charge for eligible applicants.

Locations:  There are several locations to meet community needs.  For more information on services please call the clinic nearest you.