HOW DO YOU GET WIC?
Contact the WIC Program in your area or your county health department to see if you qualify. 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 184% poverty.
- Do a simple health and diet screening to see if you have a nutritional or health need.
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WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE? 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 your and your family's health.
HEALTH CARE - WIC can help you find regular health care and childhood shots if needed.
INCOME GUIDELINES FOR WIC 185% OF POVERTY EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008 SOME USEFUL LINKS http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic http://publichealth.state.ky.us/wic_history_in_kentucky.htm http://publichealth.state.ky.us/dph_structure_ad.htm |