to obtain the telephone number and address of a WIC clinic that is close to where you live.
Are you a pregnant woman, breastfeeding a baby less than one year of age, a postpartum woman (one who had a baby within the last six months), or have an infant or a child who is less than 5 years old? If yes, call 1 (800) WIC-FORU Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Clients must apply in person except in certain limited cases. citizenship is not a requirement for eligibility. WIC clients usually receive services in the county where they live. Clients will be counseled at WIC about these risks and the outcome influenced by nutrition education and nutritious foods provided by WIC. WIC uses two main categories of nutritional risk: (1) medically-based risks such as a history of poor pregnancy outcome, underweight status, or iron-deficiency anemia, and (2) diet-based risks such as poor eating habits that can lead to poor nutritional and health status. WIC clients receive an initial health and diet screening at a WIC clinic to determine nutritional risk. Click to view Income Eligibility Guidelines (PDF). WIC counts an unborn baby as a household member. WIC counts all of the members of a household, related or unrelated. WIC determines income based on gross income. Households with incomes at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty income level are eligible. Click here to find your closest WIC clinic. There are over 300 full-time, permanent WIC offices and more than 200 other part-time satellite sites, so finding a WIC clinic close to you shouldn't be a problem. Many local offices are open in the evenings and on Saturdays so that clients do not have to miss work. All kinds of agencies offer WIC services such as local health departments, county and city agencies, migrant health centers, community action agencies, and hospitals. Texas Health and Human Services runs the Texas WIC program and provides funds to agencies across the state who run local WIC offices. Yes! All WIC services are free to those who are eligible. Active participation by fathers is a great help in keeping WIC children healthy. Just like any other parent or guardian, fathers can bring their children to appointments, attend nutrition classes, and receive and redeem benefits for their children. What About Fathers?įathers of children under the age of 5 are encouraged to enroll their children in the WIC program. You do not have to be married to apply for WIC. If you have a job or if you have private health insurance, you can still apply for WIC. 
Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5 can apply for their children.
Women who have had a baby in the past six months.Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age.Medicaid Supplemental Payment & Directed Payment Programs.
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