Bureau & Putnam County Health Department

Princeton Office

Princeton Office

526 Bureau Valley Parkway
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: 815-872-5091
Fax: 815-872-5092
Bureau Putnam County Map
Hennepin Office

220 East High Street
Suite 102
Hennepin, Illinois 61327
Phone: 815-925-7326
Fax: 815-925-7001
Hennepin Office
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00- 4:00 p.m.


WIC Program

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition program for women, infants, and children. It provides nutrition education and counseling for healthy growth and development. Breast feeding is encouraged as the optimal food for infants. Food vouchers help families obtain needed foods to supplement their diet.  


TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR WIC:

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a postpartum woman or an infant or child up to the age of 5.

If your annual household income meets the WIC guidelines, please see below.
Please call if you have any questions on income.

BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO YOUR FIRST CLINIC VISIT:
Proof of Pregnency----------------Clinic staff can give you examples.
Proof of Income---------------------Your Medicaid, Food Stamps ID or last two pay stubs.
Proof of Residency----------------A piece of mail sent to your address.
Proof of Birth------------------------Birth Certificate for your infant or child for the first visit only.

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR ALIEN STATUS IS NOT REQUIRED

WIC GUIDELINES
Guidelines for FCS Nutrition Programs during the Period July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 based on Federal Poverty Guidelines
Family Size Annual Monthly Twice Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly
1 $18,889 $1,575 $788 $727 $364
2 $25,327 $2,111 $1,056 $975 $488
3 $31,765 $2,648 $1,324 $1,222 $611
4 $38,203 $3,184 $1,592 $1,470 $735
5 $44,641 $3,721 $1,861 $1,717 $859
6 $51,079 $4,257 $2,129 $1,965 $983
7 $57,517 $4,794 $2,397 $2,213 $1,107
8 $63,955 $5,330 $2,665 $2,460 $1,230
Each Additional Family Memeber Add $6,438 $537 $269 $248 $124

ANNUAL FCS INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE WIC PROGRAM WERE OBTAINED BY MULTIPLYING THE ANNUAL FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INCREMENT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER BY 1.85 AND ROUNDING THE RESULTS AS NECESSARY. MONTHLY (WEEKLY) INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE WIC PROGRAM WERE OBTAINED BY MULTIPLYING THE FEDERAL GUIDELINES/INCREMENT BY 1.85, DIVIDING BY 12 (52), AND ROUNDING THE RESULTS UPWARD AS NECESSARY.

THE ABOVE GUIDELINES REFLECT 185% POVERTY AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 7 CFR, PART 246 (AMDT.3)

For More Information:

Putnam County Health Department--Hennepin
815-925-7326

Bureau County Health Department--Princeton
815-879-0341