Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children who meet residency, nutrition and income requirements.
The program provides healthy foods, advice and referrals to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women so that they can stay strong
and help their children. Infants receive benefits during their first year while children receive benefits up to age five.
Our clinic offers advance scheduling.
Advance appointments are available all day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Thursday appointment scheduling as needed.
Late WIC appointments are also available by appointment only.
Call 217-285-4407, option 2 to schedule an appointment. Not sure what to bring? Call ahead.
Are you eligible for WIC? Follow this link http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-eligibility-requirements
Need to complete your WIC Education? Follow this link https://www.wichealth.org/
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement – English
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement – Spanish
Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C)
What is the purpose of this program?
Better Birth Outcomes (BBO) is a free program that connects pregnant women and infants up to 6 months of age to health and wellness services.
This program offers guidance and support to eligible high-risk prenatal clients for improving reproductive, prenatal and perinatal care for mothers and achieve better birth outcomes for their babies. Case Managers design an individualized plan of action to promote wellness based on needs identified with your family.
What can the program help me with?
- Finding a doctor for your prenatal care to ensure healthy development
- Finding a doctor for your child/children’s care
- Information about health topics including, breastfeeding, infant growth and development, labor and childbirth, immunizations and well-baby care, nutrition and parenting
- Referrals to services available in the community, including applying for health insurance
Am I eligible to receive free BBO services?
- Are you pregnant or have an infant under 6 months of age?
- Are you a resident of Illinois?
- Is your family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level? (please check with health department WIC staff)
Contact us today for an appointment: 217-285-4407 Option 2
Programs and services we can connect you to:
WIC Family Planning
Health Education Hearing / Vision
Substance Abuse Prenatal / Parenting Classes
Child Care Housing
Smoking Cessation Lead Screening
Transportation Early Intervention
Immunizations Well child exams
All Kids (Health Insurance) Domestic Violence
