We want you to be healthy at every stage of life.
Family Case Management
The Family Case Management (FCM) program provides comprehensive service coordination to improve the health, social, education, and developmental needs of pregnant women, and infants (0-12 months) from low-income families in the communities of Cook County. Our focus is to improve the health of mothers and babies for reducing infant mortality. Have healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.
What do we do:
- When enrolled a Case Manager will complete screenings, assessments, create referrals as needed (housing, car seat, treatment center) and conduct monthly home visits.
- Transportation assistance (Ventra cards) will be provided for medical and related appointments (when available).
- CFCM provides services across 8 sites.
- Who qualifies: Income Eligible pregnant women and children up to 1-year of age and live within Cook County. Call us at one of the following numbers: 312-432-6309; 312-432-7331; 312-432-2610
Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap tests to eligible women. The program has been providing breast and cervical cancer screenings to the women of Illinois since 1995.
Better Birth Outcomes
The Better Birth Outcomes (BBO) Program offers a standardized prenatal education curriculum to high-risk pregnant women in targeted areas of the state that emphasizes the importance of regular prenatal medical care visits, home visits each trimester active in the program, and monthly engagement with the BBO case manager for continued prenatal education, care coordination and communication with the client's prenatal medical provider.
Our focus is to improve the health of mothers and babies for reducing infant mortality. Have healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.
What do we do:
- When enrolled a Case Manager will complete screenings, assessments, create referrals as needed (housing, car seat, treatment center) and conduct home visits per trimester or monthly if needed.
- Transportation assistance (Ventra cards) will be provided for medical and related appointments (when available).
BBO provides services across 3 sites. (HP, DS/TC and WT)
Who qualifies: Income Eligible pregnant women, at risk pregnant mommies based off the state risk assessment for BBO - Call us at one of the following numbers: 312-432-7331
312-432-2610
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Program
WIC helps families eat well and stay healthy. WIC is for
- infants and children up to their fifth birthday (even if they are cared for by other guardians, by fathers, grandparents or foster parents)
- pregnant or breastfeeding women
- or people who have just had a baby
WIC provides
- an EBT card for healthy foods based on your nutritional needs
- breastfeeding education and support
- nutrition counseling
- and referrals to other social services
You do not have to be an Erie patient to participate.
The WIC program is offered by Erie with support from the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Illinois Department of Human Services and the US Department of Agriculture. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
WIC at Erie Division Street
2418 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312-432-2651
M, TU, TH, F: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
W: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are preferred.
WIC at Erie Humboldt Park
2750 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 312-432-4577
M, TU, TH, F: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
W: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are preferred.
WIC Frequently Asked Questions
Call us at one of the numbers above. Working families and migrant families are welcome to apply for WIC
- Identification for yourself and any children of age birth to 5 years
- Proof of address
- Proof of income – paycheck, tax return, or letter from employer
We’ll walk you through a review of the programs’ benefits and services. We’ll also do an individualized nutrition assessment for each qualifying member of the family.
Immigrant families can apply for WIC. WIC is not a public charge.
Chicago Locations
Erie Division Street
2418 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312-666-3494
Erie Foster Avenue
5215 N. California, 7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 312-666-3494
Erie Helping Hands
4747 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 312-666-3494
Erie Humboldt Park
2750 W. North
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 312-666-3494
Erie Johnson
1504 S. Albany
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 312-666-3494
Erie West Side
646 N. Lawndale
Entrance on Ridgeway Avenue
Chicago, IL 60624
Phone: 312-666-3494
Erie West Town
1701 W. Superior, 2nd FL
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312-666-3494
Suburban Locations
Erie HealthReach Waukegan
2323 Grand
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-666-3494
Erie Evanston/Skokie
1285 Hartrey
Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-666-3494
Call (312) 666-3494 to schedule an appointment.
For our suburban locations call (847) 666-3494
Erie Family Health Centers received the USA Today Top Workplaces 2024 Award, the Top Workplaces 2024 Purpose and Values Award, and the Top Workplaces 2024 Healthcare Industry Award, recognizing that our shared belief in Erie's mission and values drives everything we do.
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