IL: Henderson County WIC & Maternal Child Health Services

05/29/2026

Call your provider to see if you and your children are up to date.

05/29/2026

Grilling isn’t just for burgers and hot dogs! Celebrate with your family by making healthy, WIC friendly meals right on the grill. Here are some ideas:
Veggie skewers: WIC-approved foods like mushrooms, potatoes, onions, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, & bell peppers are delicious when grilled!
Grilled peaches: This sweet and smoky treat is perfect with yogurt
Turkey or chicken kebabs – Marinate in citrus for extra flavor
Grilled corn – A summer staple packed with fiber
Safety First: Always supervise kids near the grill and inspect for stray bristles when cleaning.
Learn more about WIC and how we can support your family: www.signupwic.com

05/28/2026

Posted • 🔗 Want a stronger connection with your kids? Say a few of these at bedtime! 😴😴😴

💜 Self-love!! Affirm kids’ inner worth and remind them perfection is never needed!! Our unconditional love teaches them self-love.
🗣️Open communication! Keep the lines of communication open! We want our kids to trust that we’re safe to come to - even with the big, messy problems.
🧠 A growth mindset! Call out kids’ efforts to help them recognize how challenges help them grow.
🤷🏻‍♀️ What would YOU add?! I’d love to know!! Share your go to phrases, and I’ll pin some for others to see too!!

05/27/2026

Did you know pregnant women can enroll in WIC if they’re income eligible? In fact, WIC is more helpful the earlier in their pregnancy women sign up. Tell your friends and spread the word! For more on WIC eligibility: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-eligibility-requirements

05/27/2026

Take me out to the ballgame! You're invited to DCFS Friends and Family Day with the St. Louis Cardinals on July 12. Each $24 ticket includes a jumbo hot dog and drink. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/ILDCFS?partnerId=redirect-stl-ildcfs

05/27/2026

Looking for information about daycare centers in Illinois? Visit http://www.illinois.gov/daycareinfo to find a licensed daycare, research a licensed daycare’s history, learn how to become a licensed daycare provider and more.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Know the symptoms of : severe headache, swelling in the hands and face, visual issues, nausea and vomiting, stomach or abdomen pain, sudden weight gain, and/or shortness of breath. Preeclampsia can occur in any pregnancy, so ALL moms need to know.