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What is it? WIC is a government program that gives women, infants and children nutritious food and education in order to improve their health and diet. The program is for pregnant or nursing women, infants, and children under age 5 who are at risk for poor nutrition and health. What do you get? Healthy food, nutrition and parenting education, and breastfeeding counseling. WIC gives you food coupons every 3 months that you use at approved grocery stores to buy healthy food such as milk, eggs, and infant formula. The exact amount of your WIC coupons depends on your household size and income. How long do you get it? Pregnant women can get WIC for up to 6 weeks after they give birth and may be able to extend it for up to 6 months longer. Breastfeeding women can get WIC for up to 1 year after birth. Children can get WIC until they are five. Every 6 months you will have to recertify for WIC. 'Recertify' means showing the WIC office that your children still qualify. Your local WIC office will let you know that you are due for recertification and will schedule an appointment. You must bring all the documents listed in the 'What do I need to bring?' box when you go to the appointment. |
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