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For over three decades,
the WIC program has been changing the lives of countless Vermilion
County families. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides
services to pregnant, postpartum
and breast feeding women, and children up to 5 years of age. Eligibility is determined
by income and medical/nutritional risks identified through screenings
during clinic appointments.
WIC is a federal nutrition program that provides:
- Nutrition Education
- Nutrition Counseling
- Breastfeeding Support
- Supplemental Nutritious foods
- Referrals to other Services
Breast feeding support is provided by our trained WIC staff. We offer lactation counseling and breastfeeding classes. Breast pumps are also available.
Infant foods
include:
- Iron-fortified formula
- Cereal
- Baby fruits and vegetables
- Baby meats for exclusively breast fed babies
Foods for women and children
may include:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Juice
- Eggs
- Cereal
- Peanut butter
- Dried peas and beans
- Whole wheat bread/brown rice/soft corn tortillas
- Fruits and vegetables
VCHD caseload for 2010
was 3,262 participants per month. During 2010, WIC provided 51,758 total services to Vermilion
County residents, including , medical and nutritional assessments, 32,946 food package vouchers, and counseling/follow up. The
average WIC food package costs $66.00/month per participant, putting
WIC's economic impact on Vermilion County annually at over $2.2
million (based on food packages distributed) .
Over the years, thousands of families
have relied on WIC's confidential services to receive the extra boost
they need to reach out toward brighter, healthier horizons. WIC
is funded by theU.S.
D
epartment of Agriculture, and is administered by the Illinois Department
of Human Services.
For more information, call the
department at 217-431-2662, ext. 252 or 800-510-6559. You may access Maternal & Child Health via email at mch@vchd.org. last updated 7/29/11 |