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Community Health Services |
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Services |
Nutritional assessment, counseling and education are provided to families of Kendall County. Food vouchers are available to financially eligible women and children. |
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What is WIC?
WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. It is a supplemental food program that provides nutrition information and free foods to help mothers, babies and children get the nutrients they need for proper growth and development.
Am I Eligible for WIC?
If you are:
a pregnant woman; are breastfeeding (up to one year after giving birth); are a parent, gaurdian, or caretaker of an infant or child younger than 5 years of age.
If your income:
is within WIC guidelines (click here to see current income levels for the WIC program) |
Your First Visit to a WIC clinic
At your first visit to the WIC clinic, you will need to have:
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Proof of income- last two paycheck stubs, income tax forms, Medical card, or Link Card
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Proof of address- a recent utility bill or piece of mail dated within the past 60 days.
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Proof of birth for infants and children
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You must bring children with you to WIC clinic
Kendall County Health Department also asks you to bring your child's most recent/ updated immunization record.
After your initial visit, WIC staff will give you instructions for future visits.
Attendance at Nutrition Education classes is a required component of the program. |
WIC Food Instruments
WIC provides Food Instruments for supplemental foods such as iron-fortified infant formula, milk, eggs, cheese, juice, cereal, beans, peanut butter, whole grains, tortillas, fruits and vegetables.
Typically a three-month supply of Food Instruments are issued at one time.
Additional Information
Appointments are required, call (630) 553-9100.
Please arrive no later than 10 minutes for your appointment or you must reschedule.
Mondays & Fridays are prenatal clinics. WIC education classes are Thurdays. |
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