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1. What is WIC?

WIC is a nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy by providing:

• Immunizations
• Nutrition education
• One-on-one counseling about nutrition
• Referrals to health care and other programs
• Support and help with breastfeeding
• Vouchers to buy healthy foods

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.