Will County Health Department - Northern Branch Office WIC
323 Quadrangle Dr
Bolingbrook, IL - 60440
(630) 679-7010
County: Will County
** Please call to verify all WIC Hours posted on the website as hours change frequently.
Office Information:
WIC Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30AM – 4:15PM
(CLOSED 3rd Friday of each month for meetings)
Wednesday
10:30AM – 6:15PM
Here's how you can apply for WIC in Illinois:
Eligibility:
Residency: Must be a resident of Illinois.
Category: Pregnant, breastfeeding (up to 1 year postpartum), new mother (up to 6 months postpartum), infant, or child under five.
Income: Meet income guidelines (based on family size and income).
Nutritional Risk: Be determined to be at nutritional risk by a healthcare professional.
Services:
Healthy Foods: Receive vouchers for specific nutritious foods like milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, cereal, and juice.
Nutrition Education: Learn about healthy eating for yourself and your children, including breastfeeding support.
Healthcare Referrals: Get connected with a doctor, dentist, or other healthcare providers.
Benefits:
Improved health outcomes: Reduces low birth weight babies, improves child growth and development, increases vaccination rates, reduces iron deficiency anemia, and improves diet quality.
Saves money: Provides nutritious food at no cost.
Connects to healthcare: Helps ensure access to needed medical care.
Here are some additional points to consider:
Multiple agencies involved: WIC services are administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) but often delivered by local health departments or community organizations.
Benefits vary: The specific food package and amount of food assistance you receive may vary depending on your individual needs and circumstances.
Support beyond food: WIC programs may also offer additional support services like breastfeeding counseling, immunizations, and referrals to other social services.
What is the purpose of this service? WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.
Who can receive these services? Women and their children who are:Pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby. Infants and Children under 5 years old (including foster children) Families with a low to medium income. Go to http://wic.fns.usda.gov/wps/pages/start.jsf to find out if you might qualify for WIC benefits.
What services are offered? WIC can provide:Special checks to buy healthy foods - like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter. Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy. Information and help about breastfeeding. Help in finding health care and other services in your area
How can I apply for WIC benefits? (WIC Participant)Services are provided in communities throughout the state.Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local Women, Infants and Children office near you. Make an appointment and find out what papers or documents you need to bring with you. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify. If you need assistance, contact the State WIC Office at 217-782-2166.
The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women.
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hi : to apply to wic I have 5 moths pregnant .
I was going to make an appointment for applying but wanted to ask what kind of information I will need to bring with me. I was just approved for Medicaid and I am 9 weeks pregnant.
Hello! I have a 6 month old daughter and while I was pregnant with her I received formula samples in the mail. She is breastfed and I have never needed them. Could I donate them to your office? Also do you work in affiliation with any milk banks? I have a large frozen stash of breast milk that I would like to see go to someone in need. we live in woodridge.