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Community And Economic Development Association Of Cook County - Blue Island Wic Clinic
Community And Economic Development Association Of Cook County - Blue Island Wic Clinic - Blue Island WIC Clinics
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- Name
- Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County - Blue Island WIC Clinic
- Address
- 12940 S. Western
Blue Island, IL 60406
- Phone Number
- (708) 371-5728
- Type
- Clinic/Application Site
- Web Site
- http://www.cedaorg.net/
- Services Offered
- Health and Growth Assessment; Vouchers for Nutritious Foods; Breastfeeding Education and Counseling; Individual Counseling; Group Education Sessions; Internet Education; Health Referrals; Breastpump Referrals; Breastfeeding Classes; Breastfeeding Support Groups; Breastfeeding Support Helpline; Immunization Review and Referral; Link to Early Intervention Services; Link to the Family Case Management Program; Referrals to Head Start; Voter Registration Applications
- Description
- The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, is a supplemental nutrition program focused on eating healthy for moms and kids. WIC can provide nutrition education, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, nutritious foods and referrals to other services as needed. CEDA operates the largest WIC program in Illinois, now serving over 50,000 clients. Clients are eligible for all WIC benefits, including vouchers for WIC foods, personalized counseling with a nutritionist, and individual and group education.
- WIC Foods
- Milk; Juice; Eggs; Cheese; Cereal; Dry Beans or Peas; Peanut Butter
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WIC Resources
- WIC Breast Feeding Support
Breastfeeding is essential in infant development and is recommended by the Women, Infant, and Child Program to be the best way of feeding babies.
- WIC Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet Categorical, Residential, Income and Nutritional Risk Requirements.