What is WIC?

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WIC is the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. The program provides nutritious foods and nutrition education to eligible participants. The WIC goal...

WIC strives to improve the health of participants by providing the following benefits:
  • Coupons for Nutritious Foods
  • Nutrition Education and Counseling
  • Links to other Health and Social Service Agencies

Am I Eligible?

WIC is offered to persons who meet the following eligibility requirements:
Category
  • Pregnant Women
  • Postpartum Women (up to 6 months after delivery)
  • Breastfeeding Women (up to 12 months after delivery)
  • Infants
  • Children up to 5 years
Nutrition/Health Risk
A nutrition and health assessment includes:
  • Height & Weight Measurements
  • Hematocrit or Hemoglobin
  • Health History & Diet Assessment
Income
Participants must meet USDA income standards. These standards can be viewed by clicking on the $
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Am I eligible? Find out with the WIC Pre-screening Tool
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WIC Income Guidelines

What foods are available?

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  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Instant Formula
  • Eggs
  • Juice
  • Fruit
  • Vegetables
  • Cereal
  • Peanut Butter
  • Dried Peas
  • Dried Beans
  • Infant Cereal
  • Infant Juice

How does it all work?

_Eligible participants are issued food coupons which can be used at WIC approved stores. These coupons are for specified foods approved through the WIC program. In addition, nutrition education classes are provided to participants on a variety of topics including infant nutrition, nutrition during pregnancy, iron-rich foods, shopping on a limited budget, snack foods for children and a number of other topics. Clients can choose any of the educational sessions which meets their special needs. They may also have the option to participate in "online" nutrition education.

What happens at a clinic visit?

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The following information is required to be reviewed at the appointment:
  1. Birth certificate or hospital footprints for infants and/or children
  2. Proof of income - two recent wage stubs, Public Aid Card, Income Tax
  3. Proof of address - rent receipt, utility bill, etc.
  4. Proof of pregnancy - a doctor's statement or positive pregnancy results from a health care provider.
  5. Bring eligible child/children scheduled for WIC clinic

Other information to bring:
  1. Social Security Card
  2. Immunization Records
  3. WIC I.D. card if available
The above information is reviewed, along with the participants health history. A health screening is performed on each participant. From there, information is plotted on growth charts and evaluated individually to determine WIC eligibility. Participants are then counseled by a health professional. Eating habits are discussed and food histories are evaluated. At that time, each participant is informed of their eligibility and WIC Program responsibilities.

How can I apply?

Many participants in the WIC Program have jobs. In addition, they may receive Food Stamps, Public Aid, General Assistance, School Lunch, Head Start, and still be on WIC. To see if you are eligible, call your local WIC Clinic at Crawford County Health Department.


Civil Rights Disclaimer 
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.