Freeport WIC Clinics

Below are WIC Clinics and Programs in Freeport

Stephenson County Health Department WIC

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a food assistance program for low-to-medium income families that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy. WIC provides special checks to buy healthy food, such as milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal and more! Certified Lactation Specialists, nurses, and breastfeeding peer counselors are available to assist with breast feeding questions and provide support to lactating mothers.

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.