Women, Infant, Children (WIC)

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

 

Updated 02/14/24

Office Hours:

  • WIC staff and services are available by phone (608-355-4320 or text 608-963-0635) & in person at our Baraboo clinic site.
  • Hours available:  Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 3:30 pm. Click here for extended hour times. 
  • Select WIC appointments will be completed by phone instead of coming into the WIC clinic. We will call you at your scheduled phone appointment time.​ 
  • Select appointments will need to be completed in person. For questions, contact the WIC office.     

 

 

WIC program

The WIC program helps keep your family healthy and strong.

 In order to be eligible for the WIC program you must be income eligible and fit into one of the categories listed below:

  • Pregnant 
  • Breastfeeding 
  •  Had a baby in the last 6 months
  •  Infant (under 1 year of age)
  • Child under age 5

To see if you are income eligible, please call our office at (608) 355-4320 or check income guidelines.

You may fill out the application online or download the application in English or Español.

 

                                                          How WIC Works:

The WIC staff cares about you and your children. They will provide: 

  • Breastfeeding support, breastfeeding counseling, and a breast pump if needed.
  • Nutrition counseling for you and your family's individual health needs.
  • A WIC Food Card to buy specific foods that helps keep you and your family strong and healthy such as:
    • Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Eggs, Cereal, Whole Grains, Tofu
    • Peanut Butter, Dried or Canned beans and peas
    • 100% juice and Fresh, Canned and Frozen Fruits & Vegetables
    • Baby foods and infant formula
  • Height and weight checkups
  • Lead and iron testing for your child
  • Referrals to doctors, dental providers, and public health nurses for immunization and prenatal care along with many other programs to benefit your family. 

WIC helps you buy the foods you and your children need to stay healthy. The WIC foods in your monthly food package are specifically chosen to promote good health, growth, and development. You will be given an eWIC card to buy the WIC approved foods which can be found in the  WIC shopping Guide (English or Spanish).

 

                     

                                                                                                               

     How to Shop with your eWIC Card 

 

                                                             

 

 

 

 *Check out the great things happening with WIC on             Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WICMomStrong/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly Recipe Feature

 

 

 

Food Distribution Sites in Sauk County

                                                 

                        

 

Fit Families Supplemental Nutrition Education Program (SNAP-Ed)

                                  

The SNAP-Ed program, Fit Families, is a successful behavior change program offered by Sauk County WIC. SNAP-Ed provides nutrition education for families eligible for or participating in FoodShare.

Core Messages:

  • Move More ... Watch Less
  • Make Every Bite Count ... More Fruits & Veggies
  • Make Every Sip Count ... More Healthy Beverages

Overarching Message: Eat Healthy, Be Active ... Your Kids are Watching
More information can be found in attached documents below.