Women, Infants, and Children
A Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
For more infomation please call
(440) 350-2552
WIC stands for Women Infants and Children. We serve pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to the age of 5. We are federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food and nutrition services.
The purpose of our program is to provide supplemental nutritious foods, breastfeeding and nutritional counseling and education for all women, infants and children throughout Lake County who meet the eligibilty requirments.
WIC's Mission
To improve the health status and prevent health problems among Lake County's at risk Women, Infants and Children.
WIC Positively Affects Birth Outcomes By Decreasing: 
Rates of anemia in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
Rates of smoking during the last three months of pregnancy
Rates of low and high birth weights
Rates of pregnancy weight gain less than or greater than ideal
WIC provides the following services for Lake County pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children: breastfeeding counseling, health screenings, nutrition education, and referral services.
WIC Eligibility Guidelines Effective 4-1-2011 (Based on Gross Earnings)
Eligibility begins as soons as the pregnancy is confirmed and Economic Unit is determined by your household size; including the unborn infant.
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Economic Unit/Household Size
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Annual
|
Monthly
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Twice Monthly
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Biweekly
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Weekly
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| 1 |
$20,147
|
$1,679
|
$ 840
|
$775
|
$388
|
|
2
|
$27,214
|
$2,268
|
$1,134
|
$1,047
|
$524
|
|
3
|
$34,281
|
$2,857
|
$1,429
|
$1,319
|
$660
|
|
4
|
$41,348
|
$4,035
|
$1,723
|
$1,591
|
$796
|
|
5
|
$48,415
|
$4,624
|
$2,018
|
$1,863
|
$932
|
|
6
|
$55,482
|
$5,213
|
$2,312
|
$2,134
|
$1,067
|
For more information of the WIC services that are available contact:
WIC Central is located in the Lake County General Health District
33 Mill Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077
(440) 350-2552
Regular hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm
Late hours: First/Third Wednesday and Thursday of the month from 8:00am - 6:00pm
WIC East is located in the lower level of the Stratton Place, The Village of Madison
33 East Main St.
Madison, Ohio 44057
(440) 428-2003
Regular hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Second Wednesday of the Month 8:00am - 4:30pm
Late Hours: Second Tuesday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Fourth Thursday 1:30pm - 6:00pm
WIC West is located in Willoughby across from the West YMCA
37111 Euclid Avenue
Willoughby, Ohio 44094
(440) 269-8790
Regular hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm
Late hours: Second/Fourth Wednesday of the month from 8:00am - 6:00pm
Fourth Thursday 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Lake County WIC also supports breastfeeding through the Breastfeeding Peer Program
The Peer Program provides support to expectant mothers who are considering breastfeeding and to mothers who have chosen to breastfeed.
Our Breastfeeding Peers send mailings which will help you to understand more about breastfeeding. The mailings begin during your pregnancy, about six weeks before you deliver. If you choose to breastfeed after you have given birth, the peer helper will continue to send you more information about breastfeeding.
The peer helpers are here for YOU! They are your breastfeeding resource and are available for individual and group sessions, or by phone.
WIC Funding Cuts Are Expected! Make Your Voice Heard!
What does the WIC program mean to you and your family?
Just complete the form and mail or bring it in to the office and we will forward it to
U.S. Representative Steven LaTourette.
Click HERE to access the form
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