Women, Infants, and children

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a supplemental food and nutrition education program to help families lead healthy lives. The Grand Traverse County Health Department has a team of Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, and Board-Certified Lactation Consultants who work together to ensure that children up to age five get a strong start in life. 

Interested in enrolling in WIC?

Complete the self-referral form here for a WIC staff member to contact you! 

WIC Provides: 

  • Personalized nutrition plans
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Referrals to healthcare providers   
  • Education, support, and resources 
  • Healthy foods

Eligibility: 

  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • Had a baby in the last six months
  • Have a child under the age of five

Who can enroll: 

  • Anyone pregnant and postpartum
  • Parents and Foster Parents
  • Guardians 
  • You could also qualify if you meet the income requirements.

To enroll or ask questions about the program, call our team at 231-995-6111.

Resources: 

U.S. Department of Agriculture Nondiscrimination Statement:

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.   

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, and telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to the USDA by:  

Mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax:

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442

Email:

program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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