Medical information - Current height and weight and current blood test for anemia for children over 6 month old proof of pregnancy (if applicable).Identification - Such as a driver's license, passport, student ID, birth certificate or immunization card.Proof of address - Such as a utility bill, rent receipt or any letter received through the US mail.Proof of income - Such as a paycheck stub, tax return, Medi-Cal card or letter from employer.If you qualify, call the WIC Program office at (562) 570-4242 or walk-in to one of our five sites. The following link will determine your eligibility for WIC benefits: Application ProceduresĮligibility depends on income and working families may qualify. Infants and children may participate until age five. If eligibility continues, women may participate in WIC for six months after their baby's birth or up to one year if they are breastfeeding. Participants must also provide staff with proof of regular medical assessment. Healthy Food Benefits are issued monthly and must be used within 30 days. If eligible to receive WIC Program services, participants are provided with Healthy Food Benefits that are redeemable at authorized stores for specified foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, cereal, eggs, cheese, juice, peanut butter, beans, canned fish, soy and tofu products and infant formula. Working families and migrant families are also welcome to apply.Fathers, grandparents or foster parents taking care of children under the age of five.Be at a nutritional risk, determined by trained WIC staff.Be one of the following categories: pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children five years and under.Receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, or CalFresh benefits.A household gross income at 185% of the Federal poverty level.To be eligible for the WIC Program you must meet the following criteria:.Our VisionĪs a Platinum WIC Program, our dedicated and innovative team provides extraordinary, compassionate, and nurturing services to enhance wellness by promoting and supporting healthy habits for life. The WIC Program is a Supplemental Nutrition Program that provides monthly Healthy Food Benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to medical and social services in the community. First 5 Little By Little School Readiness Program.Obesity Prevention & Physical Activity Campaign (OPPAC).
Breastfeeding Support at local hospitals.Breastfeeding Education and Consultation.
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