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Women, Infants, & Children

(WIC)

 

 

 

Healthy Kids... Strong Parents...         

WIC Works Wonders

 

What Is WIC?

WIC is a special supplemental food program designed to improve the nutritional health status of pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under the age of five.

     

What are the Qualifications for WIC?
 

 You are eligible for WIC if . .

            1.    You live in Wisconsin.

           2.    You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are a new mother.

           3.    You have an infant or child under the age of 5.

            4.    You or your children have a health or nutritional need.

            5.    You meet the income guidelines or are on Medial Assistance or other

                    government programs.

CLICK HERE TO SEE INCOME GUIDELINES    www.dhfs.state.wi.us

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                                                 2006 Income Guidelines

 

Where Can I Apply For WIC?     

The Kewaunee WIC Program is available through the Kewaunee County Public Health Department. In order to be a WIC participant, you must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, infant, or child under the age of five. You must also meet the WIC income guidelines. 

 

What are the benefits for participants who enroll in WIC?

Many people do not know all of the wonderful services that WIC provides!

Once on the program, participants receive one-on-one confidential nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian. The WIC program also has a lactation specialist and nursing services involved. This counseling is designed to meet individual needs and address any questions or concerns that a participant may have. The WIC program also provides free iron and lead testing, along with frequent anthropometric measurements of the participant. WIC then provides a nutritious food package tailored to the individual’s need. Standard foods include; milk, cheese, 100% juice, iron-fortified cereal, peanut butter, beans, infant formula, and much more. Foods high in nutritional value are selected for the participant to help prevent or correct nutritional and medical problems.

                                                

Who Can I Call If I Want To Apply For WIC Today?

If you would like to apply for WIC now, please call 1-(920) 388-7160 or dial toll free

1-800-924-4412 ext. 166...We look forward to hearing from you!