Rockford WIC Clinics

Below are WIC Clinics and Programs in Rockford

Winnebago County Health Department WIC

The WIC Program “seeks to improve the health of women, infants and children; to reduce the incidence of infant mortality, premature births and low birth weight; to promote breastfeeding; and to aid in the growth and development of children.” The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) WIC Program currently provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, nutritious supplemental foods, and referrals to other social and health care services to over 8,000 participants a month.

Winnebago County Health Department WIC

The WIC Program “seeks to improve the health of women, infants and children; to reduce the incidence of infant mortality, premature births and low birth weight; to promote breastfeeding; and to aid in the growth and development of children.” The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) WIC Program currently provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, nutritious supplemental foods, and referrals to other social and health care services to over 8,000 participants a month.

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.