WIC Adams County Illinois

01/27/2026

Atención Familias de WIC en Illinois!

A partir de Febrero 1, 2026, WIC en Illinois va a comenzar el cambio a fórmulas para bebes de Abbott (marca Similac).

Entendemos que un cambia a la rutina de su bebe es muy importante, por eso hemos reunido los detalles clave que necesita saber:

🔹Que esta cambiando?

WIC en Illinois va cambiar de Mead Johnson (Enfamil) a productos Abbott (Similac). El Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS) ha seleccionado cuidadosamente opciones nutricionalmente comparables para garantizar un cambio mas suave y saludable para tus pequeños.

🔹Por qué el cambio?

Para atender al mayor número posible de familias, las regulaciones federales exigen que WIC puja por el mejor valor en la fórmula. Esto nos permite usar nuestros recursos con sabiduría y seguir apoyando a nuestra comunidad.

🔹Cuándo ocurrirá esto?

Febrero 1, 2026: Comienza la transición.

Febrero – Abril 2026: Recibirá los beneficios de su nueva fórmula Abbott durante su cita habitual programada en WIC.

Mayo 1, 2026: Todas las familias WIC de Illinois serán completamente adaptadas a la fórmula Abbott.

🔹Qué tengo que hacer?

No necesitas hacer un viaje especial! El personal de WIC te guiará durante el cambio y te otorgará tus nuevos beneficios en tu próxima cita regular.

🔹Preguntas? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte! Contacta con tu clínica WIC local para más información.

01/21/2026

Read, eat, and connect with us at Read & Feed! This free program, presented by the Quincy Juneteenth Celebration, brings families together every other Thursday at Frederick Ball Apartments for a shared meal, stories, and hands on activities. Enjoy a read aloud while dinner is served, explore library books, and stick around for a fun craft afterward. It is a relaxed evening designed to nourish both growing minds and hungry bellies. 😁📚

01/21/2026

📢 Attention Illinois WIC Families! 📢

Starting February 1, 2026, Illinois WIC will begin transitioning to Abbott (Similac brand) infant formula.

We know changes to your baby's routine are a big deal, so we’ve gathered the key details you need to know:

🔹What is changing?
Illinois WIC is moving from Mead Johnson (Enfamil) to Abbott (Similac) products. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has carefully selected nutritionally comparable options to ensure a smooth and healthy transition for your little ones.

🔹Why the change?
To serve as many families as possible, federal regulations require WIC to bid for the best value on formula. This allows us to use our resources wisely and continue supporting our community!

🔹When will this happen?
February 1, 2026: The transition begins.

February – April 2026: You will receive your new Abbott formula benefits during your normally scheduled WIC appointment.

May 1, 2026: All Illinois WIC families will be fully transitioned to Abbott formula.

🔹What do I need to do?
You don’t need to make a special trip! Your WIC staff will walk you through the change and issue your new benefits at your next regular appointment.

🔹Questions? We are here to help! Contact your local WIC clinic for more information.

01/06/2026

12/10/2025

Adams County WIC in Quincy will be closed for the holidays the week of December 22-26th. Please make sure to call us before that if you have any questions about your appointments or benefits. We are available Monday through Friday, 7:30-5pm until then. We will resume regular hours again December 29, 2025.

12/09/2025

URGENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DECEMBER 18-22:
In order to meet the large demand of families in need of Christmas Assistance, we have 525 1-hour Volunteer Slots still needing filled!!! These distribution days cannot happen without the time of volunteers and with the large # of families coming it will take all hands on deck to keep them running!! Please review the sign up link and sign up for an hour or more if you can, these days make a HUGE difference in the families of those who need it right here in our community!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAFA923A1FCC43-59155500-toydistribution #/
NOTE: Toys for Tots Recipients CAN also sign up to volunteer!!

11/11/2025

UPDATE. CURRENTLY ALL BYHEART FORMULA IS BEING RECALLED

Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

11/10/2025

This is a Byheart formula recall. Byheart formula is NOT a WIC formula, but infants in our area use this formula. If your infant uses this formula, please read this and review your infant's formula as advised.

[New York, NY] – ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader o...

11/08/2025

Please remember it is important to wash bottles and pump parts with pre boiled water with the currebt boil order in Quincy, Il. Also, then boiling the bottles and parts after washing them is best to avoid any contamination.

11/06/2025

QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County will be distributing meal kits this week to community members experiencing food insecurity as a result of the recent pause in federal funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The meals will be dispensed on a first-come, first-serve bas...

10/08/2025

📚The Adams County Health Department is collecting children's books to share with kids while they wait in our waiting rooms. Books can be dropped off at our front desk Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.