DCS North Macomb WIC Program

WIC is a cost-effective governmental health and nutrition education program that has shown a positive effect on pregnancy outcomes and on child growth and development. WIC serves Michigan residents who are:

• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding, for up to one year postpartum
• Women who are not breastfeeding, for six months postpartum
• Children under 5 years old
• AND meet WIC income guidelines

To be eligible on the basis of income, applicants' gross income (i.e. before taxes are withheld) must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. The guidelines for WIC are shown below.
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
(Effective Date: March 15, 2008)

48 Contiguous States, D.C., Guam and Territories
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Add'l Member Add	Annual 19,240 25,900 32,560 39,220 45,880 52,540 59,200 65,860 6,660	Monthly 1,604 2,159 2,714 3,269 3,824 4,379 4,934 5,489 555	Twice-Monthly 802 1,080 1,357 1,635 1,912 2,190 2,467 2,745 278	Bi-Weekly 740 997 1,253 1,509 1,765 2,021 2,277 2,534 257	Weekly 370 499 627 755 883 1,011 1,139 1,267 129

What happens in WIC?
WIC provides the following services to achieve positive health outcomes:

• Nutrition counseling and education
• Breastfeeding promotion and support
• Vouchers to buy nutritious foods
• Immunization screening and referrals
• Health and social service referrals

WIC Health Professionals (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses) meet with each participant to:

• Assess their diet and health history to identify nutritional needs and goals
• Provide nutrition counseling
• Determine the appropriate foods for that individual and explain how to get them at an authorized WIC retailer.

WIC Promotes Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding promotion and support is a key part of the Michigan WIC program
is available at no cost to you.
Our WIC clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 5:00pm. We also offer online and “Quick WIC” nutrition education and Project FRESH vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables (seasonal).

To learn more about the DCS North Macomb WIC Program, or to see if you qualify, call us today:
(586)749-5173 ext 233

To find a WIC provider anywhere in Michigan call:
1-800-26-BIRTH(24784)
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 USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.