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.