Breastfeeding Support Programs | LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food to eligible women and children. Offers assistance to buy healthy foods and baby formula. Also provides referrals to health care and community services.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/06/2023

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

North Shore Health Center - 1840 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

Hours

Belvidere Medical Building Location Hours: Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 2nd Saturday of the month 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM North Chicago Health Center Location Hours: Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday,8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Midlakes Health Center Location Hours: Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday,8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM North Shore Health Center Location Hours: Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Zion Health Center Location Hours: Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday,8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Voice

847-377-8420

WIC services

Application process

Call for an appointment. Documents required: - Proof of address (utility bill or lease agreement) - Photo ID

Eligibility

You can participate in WIC if you: • Have a family income within WIC guidelines and • Are pregnant or • Are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age or • Had a baby in the past 6 months or • Have children under 5 years of age, including those cared for by a single father, grandparent, foster parent, or guardian * Immigration and work status do not affect your ability to qualify. You are eligible for WIC while receiving SNAP (food stamps) and TANF (public aid).

Languages

Spanish Interpreter services available upon request

Agency info

LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Department that provides health services and information for Lake County.