Women, Infants & Children

WIC is a health and nutrition program created by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide healthy foods and improve health outcomes for low-moderate income families.

WIC is a Supplemental 
Nutrition Program

WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and community referrals to qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five.

Call for Appointment

To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your local OLHSA WIC agency. 
Please call to make an appointment 877-526-2438.
C.A.R.E.S. of Farmington
27835 Shiawassee Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Karl Richter Center

300 East St.
Holly, MI 48442
Madison Heights
711 West 13 Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
OLHSA Building
196 Cesar E. Chaves Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
136 S. Washington St
Oxford, MI 48371

Eligibility

Fall into one of the below categories:
  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding up to 1 year after delivery
  • Postpartum up to 6 months after delivery
  • Infants
  • Children until their 5th birthday (Note: Parents, caregivers, and foster parents can apply for their infant and child)   
Must be a resident of Michigan
Meet income requirements, receive Medicaid OR food stamps.
If you do not receive Medicaid or food stamps, please see the income guidelines here.

What Does WIC Provide?

  • Supplemental foods 
  • One on one counseling with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
  • Breastfeeding education and support 
  • Health care and community referrals
  • Project FRESH

What will I need to bring to my WIC appointment?

  • Proof of income or Medicaid Card
  • Proof of identification for the applicant (driver’s license, birth certificate)
  • Proof of applicant's address
  • Proof of pregnancy, if available (for Pregnant Women)

WIC Resources

OLHSA WIC Resources: Formula Shortage Info, Project Fresh, WIC Connect, & Fact Sheets
Oakland County Government WIC: Formula Recalls and WIC FAQs

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

The WIC program offers mother to mother breastfeeding education and support. WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors provide a valuable service to mothers by addressing the barriers of breastfeeding and providing education and support throughout pregnancy and mother’s breastfeeding journey.
Peer counselors provide:
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Breastfeeding support as baby grows
  • Milk supply concerns
  • Return to work support
  • Breast pump education
  • Encouragement to meet your breastfeeding goals
  • Latch and position coaching
  • Support via phone, text, video call, and in person
  • Referrals to lactation specialists
You can contact a Peer Counselors by calling 1-877-526-2438

Nutrition Counseling

Registered Dietitians and WIC nutritionists provide individualized nutrition information for participants. WIC Registered Dietitians can provide individualized high risk nutrition counseling for participants with special medical conditions or nutrition-related health issues. 

Health Care Referrals

WIC works closely with the health care community, receiving referrals from private and public health care providers and providing referrals as needed for health and social services.
WIC refers participants for immunizations, substance abuse counseling and treatment, prenatal care, smoking cessation, lead screening, the Healthy Kids/MI Child program, and many more.

Food Benefits

WIC provides foods rich in iron, calcium and fat to support a healthy diet for participants. The WIC food packages are designed to provide optimal nutrition for the participant’s age category and nutritional status. See below for the WIC Food Guide to see what foods qualify.

RIGHTS

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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