WIC
WHAT IS WIC?WIC provides Nutrition education and healthy foods to:
WOMEN
Who are pregnant, who are breast feeding their babies, or who have given birth in the last six months.
INFANTS
Newborn to 12 months
CHILDREN
Age 1 to 5 years
HOW DO YOU GET WIC?
Contact the WIC Program at the Jessamine County Health Department to see if you qualify.
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Staff will:
- Ask your identity and residence. You will be asked to show ID and proof of where you live.
- Ask your household income to see if you meet
income guidelines.
You will meet these if you show proof that:- You receive KTAP, Food Stamps, or Medicaid,or
- A pregnant women or infant in your household receives Medicaid, or
- A member of your household receives KTAP, or
- Your household income is at or below 185% poverty..
- Do a simple health and diet screening to see if you have a nutritional or health need.
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INCOME GUIDELINES FOR WIC 185% OF POVERTY EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2009 HOUSEHOLD SIZE For each additional household member add: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Weekly $370 $499 $627 $755 $883 $1,011 $1,139 $1,267 +$129 Bi-Weekly $740 $997 $1,253 $1,509 $1,765 $2,021 $2,277 $2,534 +$257 Twice-Monthly $802 $1,080 $1,357 $1,635 $1,912 $2,190 $2,467 $2,745 +$278 Monthly $1,604 $2,159 $2,714 $3,269 $3,824 $4,379 $4,934 $5,489 +$555 Annual $19,240 $25,900 $32,560 $39,220 $45,880 $52,540 $59,200 $65,860 +$6660 Persons who receive Medicaid or Food Stamp benefits automatically qualify for the WIC Program
HEALTHY FOODS - Foods you or your children may receive are:
- Infant formula
- Milk and cheese
- Vitamin C-rich juices
- Iron-rich cereals
- Eggs
- Dried beans or Peanut Butter
NUTRITION EDUCATION - You will also get nutrition
information to help you choose nutritious foods and
improve you and your family's health.
HEALTH CARE - WIC can help you find regular health care
and childhood shots if needed.
WIC Corner- information you can use