Women Infant and Children (WIC)

What is WIC?

WIC is a temporary nutrition education and supplemental food program that provides support to women, infants, and children.

The program helps eligible families get access to:

  •  Healthy foods
  •  Nutrition education
  •  Breastfeeding support
  •  Referrals to health services

Who's Eligible?

WIC serves Kansas residents who are:

  • Pregnant Women
  • Breastfeeding mothers, up to baby's first birthday
  • Non-breastfeeding mothers, up to six months after baby's birth
  • Infants and children under five years of age

WIC clients must meet WIC income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional need. Many working people are eligible for WIC and don't realize it.

For your WIC appointment, you will need to bring:

  • Proof of Identity for Caregiver
    • Photo ID, Driver's license, School ID, Birth certificate,                                                                  KS Kancare Card, Passport, Military ID 
  • Proof of ID for Child
    • Shot/Immunization records, Birth certificate,                                                                        
    • Foster care/adoption paper, KS Kancare care
  • Proof of Residency
    • Envelope that was mailed to you, Utility bill, Rent receipts, Official letter
  • Proof of Household Income
    • Paycheck stubs from current job(s), Current Tax Return, SRS benefit letter,  Kancare Title 19 card