What is WIC?
What services does WIC provide?
What foods does WIC provide?
Who is eligible?
Income guidelines?
Where are WIC offices located?
What do I bring to the clinic?
What happens at the clinic?
How do I use my WIC vouchers?
Where can I get more information on breastfeeding?
What if my baby needs formula?
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Benefits include healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding information and referrals to other programs. Applicants are seen on a walk-in basis. It is suggested that women call the morning they are planning to attend to make sure the clinic is open.
What services does WIC provide?
Nutrition and Health Education
- provides individual nutrition sessions
- counsels high risk patients with special dietary needs
- promotes healthy food choices
- teaches the relationship between nutrition and good health
At each clinic visit, you will have an opportunity to learn about nutrition. We provide participants with education on infant feeding, breast feeding, dental health, shopping on a budget, and much more.
Breastfeeding Education and Support
- supports breastfeeding women (lactation consultant, breastfeeding peer counselors)
- promotes breastfeeding as the optimal feeding method
- provides breastfeeding aids (including pumps)
- makes referrals to breastfeeding resources in the local community
Referrals and Service Information
- provides individuals not receiving medical care with referrals to medical care services
- refers routinely to: immunizations, substance abuse counseling, health care coverage (Medicaid, Child Health Insurance Program CHIP, dental care, lead screening, prenatal care, family planning, well child exams, and food banks.
- accepts and provides follow-up on referrals from area health care partners
WIC foods improve the diets and health of women and children on WIC. As a result, pregnant women are less likely to have low birth weight babies. Children grow better and are less likely to have low iron.
- Milk and Cheese: Protein, Calcium, Vitamin A, Zinc
- Eggs: Protein, Vitamin A, Zinc
- Beans: Protein, Iron, Folate
- Cereals: Iron, Folate, Zinc
- Juices: Vitamin C, Folate (Vitamin A if vegetable juice)
- Iron Fortified Infant Formula: (for non-breastfed infants) May be limited to specific brands.
Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Postpartum Women; Infants; and Children under five years of age, must meet the following requirements for WIC eligibility:
- Meet residency requirements, (live Washington, Kane, Beaver, Garfield or Iron County).
- Meet income guidelines (Foster children, Medical Assistance and food stamp clients are income eligible).
Utah
WIC Program Income Eligibility Guidelines
July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009
| Household Size* | Annual | Monthly | Twice Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,240 | $1,604 | $802 | $740 | $370 |
| 2 | $25,900 | $2,159 | $1,080 | $997 | $499 |
| 3 | $32,560 | $2,714 | $1,357 | $1,253 | $627 |
| 4 | $39,220 | $3,269 | $1,635 | $1,509 | $755 |
| 5 | $45,880 | $3,824 | $1,912 | $1,765 | $883 |
| 6 | $52,540 | $4,379 | $2,190 | $2,021 | $1,011 |
| 7 | $59,200 | $4,934 | $2,467 | $2,277 | $1,139 |
| 8 | $65,860 | $5,489 | $2,745 | $2,534 | $1,267 |
| Each additional family member add | $6,660 | $555 | $278 | $257 | $129 |
Where are WIC offices located:
You can apply for WIC at the local health department in your county.
Washington County 620 South 400 East #341
St. George 84770-2831
435-986-2557
Iron County 260 D.L. Sargent Dr.
Cedar City 84720-93423
435-865-5141
Beaver County 1175 N 75 West
Beaver 84713
435-438-2482
Kane County 245 S. 200 East
Kanab, 84741-3610
435-644-2537
Garfield County 609 N. Main
P.O. Box 374
Panguitch, Utah 84759
435-676-8800
What do I bring to the clinic?
- Each woman and child applying for WIC needs to be present.
- Identification for each person: This may be a birth certificate, driver's license, crib card, social security card or medical record.
- Proof of Residency: A document, a bill or official mail with your name and address on it.
- Proof of Income: Pay stubs showing gross income for the household or active Medical Assistance cards, Independence cards and/or social services grant letter.
- Immunization records for all children.
Your proof of income and address will be reviewed. For all applicants, height and weight will be checked and a drop of blood will be taken to check for iron level. You will be asked about your health and the foods you eat. You will receive nutrition education. All information provided to the WIC program remains confidential.
If you are found eligible for WIC, you will receive a WIC ID packet and your first set of vouchers with instructions on how to purchase eligible food items at WIC authorized stores. See your local WIC clinic for grocery stores in your area that accept WIC vouchers.
Where can I get more information on breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start. It has many benefits for babies and moms. Doctors recommend babies be breastfed for at least the whole first year.
For breastfeeding resources, call 1-877-WIC-KIDS.
What if my baby needs formula?
WIC provides the Ross line of standard milk-based and soy-based iron fortified formulas, which are Similac Advance, Isomil Advance and Similac Sensitive. See your local clinic if your infant has a special medical or nutritional need for a specialty formula.
You may shop at any store that has been approved as an authorized WIC Vendor. Many stores that are approved have a sign in the window. You may also ask the store manager or you clinic staff if you are not sure where to shop.
- Make sure you tell the cashier you have a WIC purchase.
- Separate all WIC foods from any other items you are buying.
- Give the cashier the vouchers you are using.
- Show the cashier your WIC packet.
In most cases, it is a simple as that and you will be on your way!
