WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Those who qualify for WIC may include: a pregnant woman, a breastfeeding mother, or children up to age five. WIC helps parents to feed their children by providing supplemental food coupons to ensure proper growth and development.

Our Nurses, Registered Dietitians, and nutritionists provide education in the following areas: Nutrition education, Breastfeeding support, Nutritious foods, Referrals to other services.

Nutrition education continues through scheduled classes or one-on-one instruction for breastfeeding mothers or infants. We also provide breastfeeding support through our certified breastfeeding counselors.

The Kane County Health Department offers WIC services at our 1240 N. Highland location in Aurora, as well as Aunt Martha’s Health Center in Aurora, for pregnant women and their children until age one. Referrals are also made to other WIC programs in Aurora.

Annual household income must be within WIC guidelines to qualify.