WIC
Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
“WIC” provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and supplemental food coupons for “at-risk” pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5. Certified lactation consultants are available to help with any breastfeeding needs.
Check out www.wichealth.org for the latest nutrition information for you and your child and to complete your online education.
Eligibility:
1) Pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5;
2) Reside in Illinois;
3) Meet income guidelines (find out here); and
4) Have a medical or nutritional risk.
Cost:
Services are FREE
How to get Services?
Call for an appointment:
Clinton: 217-935-3427
Monticello: 217-762-7911
Locations:
1020 S. Market St, Monticello, IL
By federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
5/5/2022
MCH
Maternal child health
Family Case Management
A program for pregnant women, infants, and high-risk children. It assists eligible pregnant women and infants with obtaining access to prenatal and well-child care, immunizations, and screenings.
Services provided:
- home visits/contacts by a nurse case manager
- referral for prenatal care
- referral for well checks and immunizations
- educational materials about pregnancy, infants, and children
- developmental screenings of infants/young children
- assistance with the All Kids process
- referral to agencies that may be helpful (food, clothing, shelter, daycare, transportation, etc.)
Healthworks
Healthworks of Illinois is a collaborative effort of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS),
the Department of Human Services, and YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois. The program provides a network
of healthcare services to wards of DCFS and their children. It works closely with foster parents
and caseworkers to ensure that those in foster care receive appropriate medical care.