State of Illinois Department of Human Services Make a difference
in your child's life You may be eligible for nutrition
education, breastfeeding information, and healthy foods provided
by your local WIC clinic. What is WIC? Even if you or your
family members are working, it can be hard to make ends meet.
The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) may be able to
help with the right food and advice on nutrition, health care,
and immunizations. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants and Children. It is administered in
Illinois by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and
is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
WIC is a federal nutrition program that provides: - Nutrition
Education - Nutrition Counseling - Breastfeeding Support -
Nutritious Foods - Referrals to Other Services WIC helps parents
to feed their children properly during critical periods of
growth and development. The combination of nutrition education,
nutritious foods, and yearly hea