Applying to WIC
3 STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED
Step 1: Check to see if you qualify.
- For a quick self-check please refer to the WIC Income Guidelines and Qualifications table below.
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To request an eligibility screening, please call us at 1-888-999-6897 or complete the form to receive a call back.
WIC Income Guidelines and Qualifications
To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet criteria in 3 areas:
1. Be in one of the following categories:
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A pregnant woman
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A woman who was pregnant within the past 6 months
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A woman who is breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
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A baby or child from birth to his or her fifth birthday**
- ** Babies and children cared for by either: a single father, grandparent, foster parent, step-parent, or guardian of the child will be eligible to receive benefits.
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2. Meet income guidelines. Families who receive Medi-Cal, SNAP aka Cal-Fresh, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (also known as CALWORKs) OR Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are automatically income-eligible.
3. Live in California
If you have questions about whether or not you might qualify for WIC, please call us at 1-888-999-6897 or chat with a WIC representative using the RED chat box in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
Step 2: Schedule an Appointment
If it appears you may qualify for WIC, our WIC representative will schedule an enrollment appointment for you at one of our offices.
Step 3: Enroll in WIC
Attend your enrollment appointment with the paperwork needed to verify your eligibility.
Screening Request Form