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In Illinois it is administered by the Illinois  \nDepartment of Human Services (IDHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  \nEven if you or your family members are working, it can be hard to make ends meet. WIC can help with the right food and advice from trained staff on nutrition, health care, and immunizations.  \nWIC provides:  \n• Nutrition Assessment  \n• Nutrition Counseling & Education  \n• Breastfeeding Support  \n• Nutritious Foods  \n• Referrals to Other Services  \nWIC helps parents to feed their children well during critical periods of growth and development. WIC services strengthen families long after they leave the WIC program. Parents who are on WIC say:  \n“Thank you to WIC! My children eat better and they are healthier!”  \n“I’m happy that the staff takes time to listen about my concerns in breastfeeding my baby”“It is a good program because they guide us to feed our children healthy foods.”  \nMake plans for an appointment today!  \nFor more information contact the Illinois WIC Program:  \nMonday-Friday during business hours 1-217-782-2166  \nTo find a WIC office closest to you visit our website at:  \n[www.dhs.state.il.us](www.dhs.state.il.us)  \nIf you have questions about any Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) programs, you may call the automated helpline 24 hours a day at:  \n1-800-843-6154  \n(866) 324-5553 TTY/Nextalk or 711 TTY Relay  \nPrograms, activities and employment opportunities in the Illinois Department of Human Services are open and accessible to any individual or group without regard to age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic origin or religion. The department is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action and reasonable accommodation programs.  \nIDHS 4221 (R-12-21) WIC-Make A Difference  \nPrinted by the Authority of the State of Illinois.  \n2,000 copies P.O.\\#22-0649  \nState of Illinois  \nDepartment of Human Services  \nMake a difference in your child’s life  \nFor more than 40 years  \nthe WIC program has been helping mothers, babies and children get the foods and information they need for proper growth and development.  \nWIC may be able to help you if you...  \n• Are pregnant or breastfeeding  \n• Have an infant or children up to age 5  \n• Are working with limited income or have no income  \n• Want to improve your family’s health with good nutrition  \nWIC provides healthy foods such as:  \n• milk  \n• eggs  \n• cheese  \n• yogurt  \n• tofu  \n• fruits and vegetables  \n• cereal and whole grains  \n• dry or canned beans/peas  \n• peanut butter  \n• iron-fortified infant formula  \nAre you eligible for WIC?  \nFour criteria must be met:  \n• Category – You must be:  \nA pregnant woman or breastfeeding up to one year after giving birth;  \nA new mother, up to six months after giving birth; or  \nA parent, guardian or caretaker who has an infant or child younger than 5 years of age.  \n• Income  \nYour annual household income must be [within WIC Guidelines. bit.ly/wicprescreen](within WIC Guidelines. bit.ly/wicprescreen)[ ](within WIC Guidelines. bit.ly/wicprescreen)You may have a job and still meet these guidelines.  \n• Residency  \nYou must live in Illinois  \n• Medical or Nutrition Health Risk  \nA screening by a WIC Competent Professional Authority must find that you have a medical or nutritional health risk such as low iron, low weight gain during pregnancy, or opportunities to make improvements in your diet/nutrition.  \nAt your first visit to a WIC clinic, please bring the following with you:  \n• Proof of Identification  \nExample: Driver's license, photo ID, birth certificate for your infant or child  \n• Proof of income  \nExample: paycheck stubs, income tax form  \n• Proof of residency  \nExample: utility bill or recent mail with dated postal stamp  \nWIC does not require proof of citizenship.  \nIn accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of A","cbCainBEcl0SR8oV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainBEcl0SR8oV","pdf",2677680,"English","# What is WIC?\n## What WIC Provides\n## Who May Qualify\n# Eligibility Criteria\n## Category\n## Income\n## Residency\n## Medical or Nutrition Health Risk\n## What to Bring to Your First Visit\n# Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination\n## Contact and Complaint Process","[{\"question\":\"What is WIC and who runs it in Illinois?\",\"answer\":\"WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. 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