Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
What is WIC?
WIC is a nutrition program that helps participants eat well and stay healthy. The WIC program provides:
- Nutrition education
- One-on-one counseling about nutrition
- Coupons to buy healthy foods
- Support and help with breastfeeding
- Referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.
Who is WIC for?
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who recently had a baby. You can stay on WIC for one year after your baby is born if you are breastfeeding, or for six months if not breastfeeding.
- Infants from birth to 1 year of age
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday.
- Must live in Michigan and meet income and health guidelines.
What you can expect from WIC
- Nutrition education
- Health information
- Healthy WIC foods
- Links to other programs and services
To Get WIC
- Have a nutritional and/or medical need AND
- Meet the WIC income guidelines
- Applicants with proof of Medicaid (to see if you qualify for Medicaid please go to http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/mars/), Food Stamps or DHS Cash Assistance also qualify for WIC
WIC Information
2011 WIC Income Guidelines
|
|
Income (not more than)** |
|
|
Family Size* |
Weekly |
Yearly |
|
1 |
388 |
20,147 |
|
2 |
524 |
27,214 |
|
3 |
660 |
34,281 |
|
4 |
796 |
41,348 |
|
5 |
932 |
48,415 |
|
6 |
1,067 |
55,482 |
|
7 |
1,203 |
62,549 |
|
8 |
1,339 |
69,616 |
*Family size includes your unborn baby **Gross Income (before taxes)
What happens at your WIC appointment?
We check to see if you or your child is eligible for WIC This means:
- You bring proof of identity
- You bring proof of address
- You bring proof of income (pay stub, W-2, etc.) or ACTIVE Medicaid card
- You and/or your child get your weight, height, and blood iron measured.
- You talk to a health professional about good nutrition and healthy eating for your and your family
- If eligible, you get WIC coupons for your and/or your child.
- You make an appointment to come back in 1-3 months to pick up more coupons and to learn about good nutrition and breastfeeding.
What happens if you move?
Tell WIC staff if you are planning to move. Take your WIC ID folder with you. Call the WIC program in your new area right away. To find the nearest WIC program in Michigan, Call 1-800-26-BIRTH (1-800-262-4784).
What if you don't understand English well?
Translator services may be available.
What WIC expects of you
- Keep your appointments
- Use WIC coupons correctly
- Improve the health and nutrition of you and your family
| Crawford County | (989) 348-7800 Ext. 8004 |
| Kalkaska County | (231) 258-8669 Ext. 8005 |
| Lake County | (231) 745-4831 |
| Manistee County | (231) 723-3971 |
| Mason County | (231) 316-8584 |
| Mecosta County | (231) 592-9440 |
| Missaukee County | (231) 236-7584 |
| Newaygo County | (231) 689-7327 |
| Grant Community Building | (231) 834-7239 |
| Oceana County | (231) 873-5813 |
| WIC Migrant Clinic Shelby | (231) 861-6349 |
| Wexford County | (231) 876-3804 |