Infants receive checks for formula, infant cereal and juice. Food packages may be tailored to meet special needs. You will receive the checks for up to six months. You may be certified again for another six months depending on the health information provided on the recertification form. The household income must continue to meet the current Federal financial eligibility guidelines.
Women remain on the program during their entire pregnancy.
If you are breastfeeding, a new referral is needed within six weeks after the baby is born, and six months later. Nursing mothers may be continued on WIC up to the baby's first birthday if the mother is at nutritional risk. Depending on nutritional need, infants may remain on the program up to 12 months of age and children up to 5 years of age. The WIC Program is conducted by the Erie County Department of Health, through the New York State Department of Health, with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.