Program & Services
The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program is a health and nutrition program that helps pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children (up to age five) eat well and stay healthy.
WIC Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Provide proof of Illinois residency
- Fall under one of these categories:
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women
- Infants
- Children up to age 5
- Meet the income guidelines and/or receive SNAP/TANF/Medicaid
A child may be certified by a parent, legal guardian, or caretaker.
Find more on specific income guidelines and additional information about WIC.
WIC services available for qualifying participants include:
- Assessment of nutritional needs
- Nutrition counseling and a variety of learning opportunities
- An EBT card with monthly WIC Approved benefits
- Benefits vary depending on certification category
- Breastfeeding promotion and support
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Referral to Car Seat Check Ups by certified car seat technicians
- Linkage to other services offered by MCPHD, including lead testing, immunizations, dental care, behavioral health and more
- Linkage to external community partners such as Head Start, Early Intervention, food pantries, etc.
- WIC provides access to a variety of nutritious foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breakfast cereals, milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, beans, and peanut butter.
The WIC office is located at 1115 Morgan Street, Carlinville, IL 62626
One day a week Mobile Unit Services are also available
For more information about any of the above services or to make an appointment, please call 217-854-7272 and follow the prompts.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Additionally, program information may also be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, as well as a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Helpful Resources:
Illinois WIC Food Guide
WIC Online Nutrition Education
USDA WIC | Food and Nutrition Service
USDA WIC | Breastfeeding Support
IDHS: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)