Breastfeeding support with a peer counselor and designated breastfeeding expert.Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics.Supplemental nutritious foods (milk, cheese, cereal, eggs, fruits and vegetables, etc.).The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:
Check the prescreen link below.įamilies already receiving Medicaid, Food Stamps, and TANF are income eligible for the WIC program. Infants (up to 1st birthday) WIC SERVES 53% OF ALL INFANTS BORN IN THE UNITED STATESĪpplicants must live in Indiana and meet income guidelines.Non-Breastfeeding Postpartum moms (up to 6 months after delivery).
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children- better known as the WIC Program- serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.
