WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Illinois by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

A WIC EBT card will be provided to families so they can purchase healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, beans, lentils, whole grains, 100% juice, cereal, infant cereal, baby food and formula.

Breastfeeding mothers may also receive tuna fish and salmon.

Provides supplemental food, health and nutrition education, referrals, and breastfeeding support to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants (0-12 months), and children (up to 5 years).

Provides a food assistance program for women, infants, and children. Program helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy.

Services include:

-- Nutrition assessment

-- Nutrition counseling and education

-- Breastfeeding support

-- Nutritious foods

-- Referrals to other services

WIC Farmers' Market Program:

Eligible WIC participants receive summer farmers' market vouchers.

Provides services to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children to age five years. Services include: Nutrition education, Food assistance, Breastfeeding education and support, Health/nutrition screenings, and Referrals to medical, social and community services.

The Women, Infant, and Children Program (WIC) is nationwide nutrition education and breastfeeding program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young children (up to age 5) eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and other social services as needs.

Supplemental food and nutritional counseling service for pregnant and nursing women, and their children who show nutritional and financial need. All participants receive nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information about other health services based on assessment findings.

Provides a supplemental food program. The amount of food available to each family is dependent upon age and risk factors. Nutrition education and breastfeeding support are major components of the program.

Provides supplemental food program for pregnant women, women who have recently had a baby, infants, and children up the age of 5 years.

Offers Family Case Management that provides outreach, comprehensive case management and support services to prenatal women, infants and children. After a baby is born, FCM nurses assure that the infants and children are receiving periodic well baby check-ups and immunizations.

Provides eWIC Cards to purchase nutritious foods; nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for women, infants and children with a medical need.

Services are available for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have just given birth, and infants and children up to 5 years of age who meet the program requirements.

Offers a supplemental food and nutritional counseling service. All participants receive nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information about other health services based on assessment. A breastfeeding peer counselor is available to clients who need breastfeeding support.

Provides a variety of family health services including:

- WIC

- APORS (Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Recording System)

- Breastfeeding Peer Counseling

- Family Case Management

- HealthWorks

Provides help with finding a doctor or dentist for medical/dental care, assistance in obtaining health care coverage, limited financial assistance available for necessary medical and dental care for those uninsured/underinsured, referral to community resources and services, health education and support on a variety of topics, nutrition education and support, dental hygienist services (oral health screenings, fluoride varnish application, referral to treatment), assistance in arranging transportation and translation services.

Serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

Federal nutrition program that provides nutrition education, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, nutritious foods, and referrals to other community services.

Outpatient medical services including basic laboratory services, specialty clinics, community health services, etc.

- Vaccines for Children program.

- Medication services.

- Dental services.

- Health education.

- Rehabilitative services.

- Youth program.

- Substance abuse testing and outpatient counseling.

- Mental health testing and evaluation. Child/adolescent counseling.

- Nutrition counseling.

- Prenatal midwife program.

- Transportation services.

- Physical and occupational therapy.

- WIC program.

- Family planning.

- Traditional services

- Inipi's and Ceremonies.

Presumptive eligibility determinations for children who indicate they qualify for Medicaid or Kids Connection.

Supplemental nutrition program for infants, children up to the age of 5, and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have had a baby in the last 6 months. Provides education, resources and support to pregnant and postpartum women.