Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Helping Our Children Grow
What services does WIC provide?
Where are WIC offices located?
What do I bring to the clinic?
Where can I get more information on breastfeeding?
What if my baby needs formula?
What is WIC?
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Benefits include healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding information and referrals to other programs. Applicants are seen on a walk-in basis. It is suggested that women call the morning they are planning to attend to make sure the clinic is open.
What services does WIC provide?
Nutrition and Health Education
- provides individual nutrition sessions
- counsels high risk patients with special dietary needs
- promotes healthy food choices
- teaches the relationship between nutrition and good health
At each clinic visit, you will have an opportunity to learn about nutrition. We provide participants with education on infant feeding, breast feeding, dental health, shopping on a budget, and much more.
Breastfeeding Education and Support
- supports breastfeeding women (lactation consultant, breastfeeding peer counselors)
- promotes breastfeeding as the optimal feeding method
- provides breastfeeding aids (including pumps)
- makes referrals to breastfeeding resources in the local community
Referrals and Service Information
- provides individuals not receiving medical care with referrals to medical care services
- refers routinely to: immunizations, health care coverage (Medicaid, Child Health Insurance Program CHIP, dental care, lead screening, prenatal care, family planning, well child exams, and food banks.)
- accepts and provides follow-up on referrals from area health care partners
What foods does WIC provide?
WIC foods improve the diets and health of women and children on WIC. As a result, pregnant women are less likely to have low birth weight babies. Children grow better and are less likely to have low iron.
- Milk and Cheese: Protein, Calcium, Vitamin A, Zinc
- Eggs: Protein, Vitamin A, Zinc
- Beans: Protein, Iron, Folate
- Cereals: Iron, Folate, Zinc
- Juices: Vitamin C, Folate (Vitamin A if vegetable juice)
- Iron Fortified Infant Formula: (for non-breastfed infants) May be limited to specific brands.
Who is eligible?
Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Postpartum Women; Infants; and Children under five years of age, must meet the following requirements for WIC eligibility:
- Meet residency requirements, (live in Carbon, Emery, Grand, or San Juan County).
- Meet income guidelines (Foster children, Medical Assistance and food stamp clients are income eligible).
Utah WIC Program Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011
| Household Size* | Annual | Monthly | Twice Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $20,036 | $1,670 | $835 | $771 | $386 |
| 2 | $26,955 | $2,247 | $1,124 | $1,037 | $519 |
| 3 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $1,412 | $1,303 | $652 |
| 4 | $40,793 | $3,400 | $1,700 | $1,569 | $785 |
| 5 | $47,712 | $3,976 | $1,988 | $1,836 | $918 |
| 6 | $54,631 | $4,553 | $2,277 | $2,102 | $1,051 |
| 7 | $61,550 | $5,130 | $2,565 | $2,368 | $1,184 |
| 8 | $68,469 | $5,706 | $2,853 | $2,634 | $1,317 |
| Each Additional Family Member Add | $6,919 | $577 | $289 | $267 | $134 |
Where are WIC offices located:
You can apply for WIC at the local health department in your county.
Price Office28 S 100 E |
Castle Dale Office25 W Main |
Moab Office471 S Main #4 |
Monticello Office117 S Main |
Blanding Office196 E Center St |
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What do I bring to the clinic?
- Each woman and child applying for WIC needs to be present.
- Identification for each person: This may be a birth certificate, driver's license, crib card, or medical record.
- Proof of Residency: A document, a bill or official mail with your name and address on it.
- Proof of Income: Pay stubs showing gross income for the household or active Medical Assistance cards, Independence cards and/or social services grant letter.
- Immunization records for all children.
What happens at the clinic?
Your proof of income and address will be reviewed. For all applicants, height and weight will be checked and a drop of blood will be taken to check for iron level. You will be asked about your health and the foods you eat. You will receive nutrition education. All information provided to the WIC program remains confidential.
If you are found eligible for WIC, you will receive a WIC ID packet and your first set of vouchers with instructions on how to purchase eligible food items at WIC authorized stores. See your local WIC clinic for grocery stores in your area that accept WIC vouchers.
Where can I get more information on breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start. It has many benefits for babies and moms. Doctors recommend babies be breastfed for at least the whole first year.
For breastfeeding resources, call 1-877-WIC-KIDS.
What if my baby needs formula?
WIC provides the Ross line of standard milk-based and soy-based iron fortified formulas, which are Similac Advance, Isomil Advance and Similac Sensitive. See your local clinic if your infant has a special medical or nutritional need for a specialty formula.
How do I use my WIC vouchers?
You may shop at any store that has been approved as an authorized WIC Vendor. Many stores that are approved have a sign in the window. You may also ask the store manager or you clinic staff if you are not sure where to shop.
- Make sure you tell the cashier you have a WIC purchase.
- Separate all WIC foods from any other items you are buying.
- Give the cashier the vouchers you are using.
- Show the cashier your WIC packet.
In most cases, it is a simple as that and you will be on your way!
WIC Non-discrimination Policy
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 or (202) 260-1026 (local). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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