Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

What is WIC?

Women, Infants and Children is a nutrition education program that aims to safeguard the health of women, infants, and children who are at nutrition risk. The program provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. WIC is proven to keep woman, infants, and children healthier because it provides access to fresh and healthy food and regular check-ins with WIC staff. Children on WIC eat more foods that help their immune system, visit their doctors more, and are more likely to stay up-to-date on important vaccinations.

On this page you will find:

If and how to qualify for WIC
How to apply
WIC benefits for those who qualify
Additional Resources

How do I qualify?

You qualify for WIC if the following are true:

Live in Oregon
Are a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, or a child under five years old
Have a nutritional need
Meet the income guidelines
You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive TANF, SNAP or the Oregon Health Plan.
Fathers, guardians or foster parents may apply for WIC for their children

How do I apply

Fill out the following Referral Form and a Crook County Health Department staff member will contact you about an appointment.

Or call our office at 541-447-5165 from 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday to make an appointment.

WIC provides services to Wheeler County, call for more details

WIC Benefits & Preparing for a WIC Appointment

What to bring to your first WIC appointment

Identification for yourself and each child such as: Oregon driver’s license, immunization records, birth certificate, Oregon Health Plan medical card.
Verification of income such as: pay stub, Oregon Health Plan approval letter, SNAP award letter, foster child placement letter, unemployment benefit stub.
Verification of address such as: current utility bill, Oregon driver’s license, bank statement, rent receipt.
Current WIC ID card if you have one

At your appointment

1. WIC staff will talk about your family’s health and diet needs

2. You will receive nutrition information, counseling and referrals to other services

3. You will receive food benefits to buy specific foods that keep pregnant and breast feeding women, infants, and children healthy, such as:

milk
cheese
eggs
hot & cold cereal
peanut butter
fruits and vegetables
whole grains

infant formula
baby food
dried beans or peas
100% fruit juice
canned fish
soy milk and tofu

One-on-one time with WIC trained experts

Other benefits you will receive through the WIC program are:

1. Nutrition education and counseling on using WIC foods to improve health

2. Breastfeeding support and lactation education

3. Information on eating well during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

4. Tips for feeding infants and children

5. Referrals to other services you may qualify for like; Immunizations, Family Planning, Birth Control, Prenatal Care, Primary Care, Head Start, Early Intervention, Home Visiting and Family Support Programs, Food Resources and Programs like SNAP, TANF and Oregon Health Plan

Additional Resources

Lactation Services

WIC offers lactation services with an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant to give you support and advice when it comes to breastfeeding. Call for more details.