Stay at Home Order
In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chicago has joined the State of Illinois in issuing a Stay at Home order effective Saturday, March 21st at 5pm CT. In addition, City of Chicago facilities are closed to the public. Staff are prioritizing essential services to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. As such, we may be delayed in responding to non-essential inquiries and service requests. To stay up to date on the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 response, please visit the City Coronavirus Response Center site.
WIC (Women Infant Children program)
WIC-Women Infant Children is a federal funded program implemented by the City of Chicago Department of Public Health that provides pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women,
children and infants with nutrition assistance.
WIC is a special nutrition program that assists with:
- Pregnant, breast-feeding or post-partum women
- Infants up to one year of age
- Children up to 5 years of age
- Participants must both be low income and at nutritional risk
WIC Benefits:
- Nutrition counseling
- Free breastfeeding counseling
- Monthly checks for items such as milk, eggs, cereal, cheese, and produce
- Infants receive infant formula and as they get older, cereal and baby food
Contact one of the WIC locations near you to get started! Click here to view a list of WIC locations.
To apply for WIC benefits bring the following to a WIC Location:
- Identity Document for Women/Caregivers and Children
- Proof of Income
- Proof of Address
- Other
To qualify for WIC, you must meet income guidelines.
Acceptable Documents for WIC:
ID for women and caregivers |
ID for Children |
Income |
Address |
For Pregnant Women |
Other |
Current Driver’s License |
Birth Certificate
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Current check stubs
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Current piece of mail
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Confirmation of pregnancy from your healthcare provider |
WIC form from Doctor |
Government Issued ID |
Immunization Record |
Social Security Benefits |
Rental agreement |
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Passport |
Hospital ID Bracelets |
Public Assistance payments/ Unemployment compensation |
Federal or State issued identification, that includes residence may be used with self-declaration of the applicant that the address listed is current and correct. |
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Tax Forms |
Crib Card |
Alimony or Child
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Current Department of Child & Family Services (DCFS) foster parent placement papers |
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Social Security Card |
Social Security Card |
Regular Contributions from persons not living in the household |
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School or Work Photo ID |
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W2s |
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Birth Certificate |
Medicaid, SNAP or TANF Notice of Decision Letter, with current dates and information |
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Foster parents may provide written documentation from the Department of Children and Family Services |
*Please refer to the back of your Yellow WIC book if you are a returning client.
For more information please call the Chicago Department of Public Health 312.747.9140.