Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WIC appointments are being conducted by telephone. Please call 707-445-6255 or text 1-888-416-6984 for more information or to schedule an appointment. 

WIC

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children under the age of 5 who have a nutritional need. WIC is a federally funded program, administered by the California Department of Public Health.

Who is eligible for WIC

• Infants
• Children under 5
• Pregnant Women
• Postpartum Women up to 1 year

Newly pregnant individuals, many working families, including military and migrant families, are eligible for WIC. Dads, foster parents, and guardians caring for children under the age of 5 are encouraged to apply! U.S. citizenship is not a requirement for receiving WIC.

WIC program benefits

WIC services include nutrition and health information, monthly food benefits for healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community resources.

Eligibility requirements

• Families who have incomes at 185% or less of the federal poverty level (working families may be eligible) or receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits; participants must reside in California.
• Check out the WIC Income Guidelines

For more information about WIC, visit the MyFamily website.