Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

​About the WIC Program

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food benefits to:

• Pregnant women

• Postpartum women

• Breastfeeding mothers

• Infants and children up to 5 years of age

To qualify, individuals must meet income guidelines and be assessed as having a nutritional risk.

 

You may be eligible for WIC services if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions:

• Are you currently pregnant?

• Are you breastfeeding an infant?

• Have you recently given birth?

• Do you have a child under the age of 5?

Income Eligibility:
WIC eligibility is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
📄 [Click here to view the current income guidelines (PDF)] (Insert link)

Prescreening Tool

To determine potential eligibility, we encourage you to complete the WIC Prescreening Tool. This tool takes less than 15 minutes and provides guidance on whether you may qualify for benefits.

🔗 Access the WIC Prescreening Tool

 

Please note: This is not an official application for WIC.

Online Nutrition Education

Participants have the option to complete nutrition education requirements online, earning the same credit as in-person classes.

To complete your lesson:

1. Visit www.WIChealth.org

2. Create an account and complete your profile

3. Select a lesson from one of the following categories:

   • Pregnant Women

   • Children Ages 0–1

   • Children Ages 1–5

   • Family

   • Parents

4. Complete the associated survey

5. Print or email your certificate of completion for verification

eWIC Program Resources

To help participants understand how to use the eWIC card, we provide a selection of instructional videos:

• The first video, while created in another state, contains information applicable in Kansas.

• Additional tutorials have been provided courtesy of the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment WIC Program.

📹 [Click here to view eWIC instructional videos] (Insert links or embedded video section)

What to Bring to Your WIC Appointment

Please bring documentation to verify identity, residency, and household income.

Proof of Identity (examples):

• Government-issued Photo ID, Military ID, School ID, or Driver’s License

• Birth Certificate, Passport, Foster Care or Adoption Papers

• Kansas Medicaid Card

• Shot/Immunization Records

 

Note: Social Security Cards are not accepted as proof of identity.

Proof of Residency (examples):

• Recent Utility Bill or Officially Addressed Mail

• Rent Receipts

• Official Letter from an Agency or Institution

Proof of Household Income (examples):

• Recent Pay Stub (within the last 30 days)

• SRS Benefit Statement

• Medicaid/KanCare Title 19 Documentation

During your appointment, a brief health and nutrition assessment will be completed. If you or your child is found eligible for the program, you will also receive individualized nutrition education and support.

Breastfeeding Support Services

WIC is committed to supporting breastfeeding families with resources, guidance, and personal support.

For statewide and national resources, visit:

• Kansas WIC Breastfeeding Program

• WIC Breastfeeding Support (USDA)

In addition, you may contact a Certified Breastfeeding Educator through SEKMCHD for personalized support and education.

🔗 [Visit our Breastfeeding Support Page] (Insert link)