You may still have to buy more formula at the end of the month. WIC does not supply enough formula to feed your baby for one month. If a baby is not breastfed, some formula may be provided by WIC. No single food gives you all the nutrients you need to stay healthy, so eat many different foods every day. WIC foods are good sources of important nutrients. Peer counselors, who are mothers that have breastfed, are also ready to help. All staff members at each clinic are dedicated to helping all women breastfeed. The Utah WIC program supports breastfeeding. It is always changing to meet your baby's needs. Breastfeeding gives the very best nutrition possible for your baby. Please let the staff know what topics you are interested in.Īll mothers want to do what is best for their babies. We will try to schedule you for a class that will meet your needs. The classes you attend should be helpful for you and your family. We provide WIC participants with classes on infant feeding, breastfeeding, dental health, shopping on a budget, and much more. A person receiving Medicaid, the Family Employment Program (TANF) or Food Stamps already meets the income eligibility requirements.Īt each clinic visit, you will have an opportunity to learn about nutrition. Have a family income less than WIC guidelines. WIC provides certain nutritious foods for growing families, information on healthy eating, help for breastfeeding moms and babies and referrals to health care. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. This PreScreening Tool is not an application for WIC benefits. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. The WIC PreScreening Tool assists applicants in determining whether or not they are potentially eligible to receive WIC benefits.
You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed.
Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. 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.