WELCOME TO WIC!!!

 

Johnson County WIC is dedicated to providing real support for you and your family to become healthy

and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Pregnant women, Postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 are categorically eligible to participate in the WIC Program.

Click here to view our WIC Income Guidelines!

https://indiana.wicresources.org/eligibilitycard/

What is WIC?

  • WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children.
  • Participants are provided an eWIC card that is used at qualified local grocery stores to purchase the programs specified nutritious foods.
  • WIC is nationally recognized as an effective program for promoting healthier eating habits and lifestyles.
  • We offer breastfeeding education for prenatal women as well as breastfeeding support for moms and babies.
  • Although we are Women, Infants and Children, we are truly a family focused program to help you meet your needs and goals.

Who’s Eligible for WIC?

  • Pregnant Women
  • Breastfeeding Women (up to baby’s 1st birthday)
  • Non-Breastfeeding Postpartum Women (up to 6 months after delivery)
  • Infants
  • Children up to the age of 5

Families actively receiving Medicaid, Food Stamps and/or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are automatically income eligible for the WIC program.
IF YOU ARE NOT currently receiving any other state aid you still may qualify for our program as our income guidelines are a bit higher than other programs.

What type of services does WIC Provide?

Our WIC participants receive

    • Nutrition education materials and nutrition counseling.
    • Registered Dietitian or a Registered Nurse administer height/weight assessments and anemia testing.
    • Nutritious Foods. Click here to view our Food List!
    • Breastfeeding support, click here for our support page.
    • Referrals to various support and education programs including but not limited to: Healthy Families, Private Physicians, Food Nutrition Program (FNP), Smoking Cessation Programs.
    • WIC Sessions that engage parents and their children, as well as creating new bonds and friendships among participants.

Baby and Me Tobacco Free

Baby & Me Tobacco Free is a free, non-income evidenced-based program for pregnant women who are ready to quit smoking or who quit smoking three months prior to pregnancy. By committing to quit or stay smoke free, a mother can earn diaper/wipe vouchers that can be used in stores.

Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your health and the health of your baby!

How does the Baby & Me – Tobacco Free Program Work?

What you need to do:
    • Enroll in Baby & Me – Tobacco Free Program
    • Commit to quit smoking and stay quit during your pregnancy
    • If you were a smoker before you were pregnant, you may still qualify
    • Attend 4 brief prenatal smoking cessation sessions
    • Agree to take a monthly breath test to prove that you are tobacco free
    • Stay smoke free after your baby is born and receive a $25 monthly voucher for free diapers or wipes for up to 12 months!

Call for more information or send your click here to request an appointment!!

Need help getting to your WIC appointment? 

Member’s of Anthem’s Healthy Indiana Plan or the Hoosier Healthwise program have coverage for transportation services to your WIC appointments. Call LCP Transportation 24/7 at 1-800-508-7230 please give at least 48 hours notice before your appointment.

Access Johnson County now comes down to the WIC office, for fares and schedules go to www.accessjohnsoncounty.org or call 317-738-5523.

Clinic Staff can set up an Uber pick up, paid for by WIC, to attend your appointments and/or benefit pick up. An Uber ride MUST be scheduled by WIC staff, please call the Johnson County WIC office for arrangements.
Uber transportation services are provided as long as funding is available.

Click Here for full Non Discrimination Statement: https://www.in.gov/health/wic/#USDA_Nondiscrimination_Statement