WIC and Maternal Child Health Services
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WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
“WIC” provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and supplemental food coupons for “at-risk” pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5. Certified lactation consultants are available to help with any breastfeeding needs.
Eligibility:
1) Pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5;
2) Reside in Illinois;
3) Meet income guidelines (find out here); and
4) Have a medical or nutritional risk.
Cost:
Services are FREE
How to get services?
Call for an appointment:
Clinton: 217-935-3427
Monticello: 217-762-7911
Or submit a request for us to contact you by filling out the Contact Us page.
Locations:
1020 S. Market St, Monticello, IL
New to WIC? Items you may need to bring on your first visit include:
- Proof of income for everyone employed in the household
- Proof of residency, such as a utility bill
- Proof of identity, such as a birth certificate, crib card from the hospital, or state-issued photo ID
- Proof of pregnancy, such as an ultrasound photo, a physician's note, or a physician's after-visit summary. If proof of pregnancy is not available, then we can do a pregnancy test here at the health department.
- Child's updated vaccination record (for infants and children)
- Proof of infant's weight and height at time of birth for new infants only
- And don't forget to bring the person to be certified if it's for an infant or child!
Need to complete your online education? Go to www.wichealth.org for the latest nutrition information for you and your child.
Looking for a current food list? Click here: Illinois WIC Food Guide.
By federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may 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 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, and 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:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
5/5/2022
MCH
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH
BETTER BIRTH OUTCOMES - COMPREHENSIVE
Comprehensive is a free program offering personalized support for a healthy pregnancy, full-term delivery, and postpartum care through your baby’s first 6 months. We also connect you with community resources and help you find medical care.
Risk factors that may qualify you for the program include:
- Diseases that affect pregnancy or infants
- Homelessness/ in temporary housing
- Teen or over 45 years old
- Pregnant with multiples
- Previous pre-term delivery or low birthweight
- Mental health issues
- Previously incarcerated or under house arrest
- DCFS involvement in the past year
- Victim of domestic violence
- Alcohol, tobacco, or other substance abuse during pregnancy
- Complex medical issues
- Many other risk factors
How we help:
- Get connected with Nutritionists and Breastfeeding Support Staff
- Manage health conditions that could affect your pregnancy
- Identify and address substance use concerns
- Help navigate your complex insurance plan
- Care for your mental health during and after pregnancy
- Prevent complications before, during,g and after birth
- Eat well for your health and your baby's development
- Obtain items to practice safe sleep habits for your baby
- Support your baby's healthy growth and milestones
What to expect:
You'll meet with your nurse or support staff throughout your pregnancy and into your baby's first six months. They will check in on you and your baby's health, answer your questio,ns and connect you with trusted local resources.
Give yourself and your baby the best!
For a free screening, call:
DeWitt: 217-935-3427 Piatt: 217-762-7911
HEALTHWORKS
Healthworks of Illinois is a collaborative effort of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS),
the Department of Human Services, and YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois. The program provides a network
of healthcare services to wards of DCFS and their children. It works closely with foster parents
and caseworkers to ensure that those in foster care receive appropriate medical care.
