Alaska WIC Office

The Alaska WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program is handled by the Department of Health and Social Services. This state agency can help you with questions or issues with WIC including how to apply, what is required to be eligible for Alaska WIC benefits or if you need to schedule an appointment. If you will be meeting with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, we suggest you verify what documents you should bring with you to make sure they have all the information they need to help determine your eligibility. This page provides the Alaska WIC office number and office hours.

The Alaska WIC program aims to assist low-income and nutritionally at risk women who are pregnant, women who are currently breastfeeding (up to infant's 1st birthday), nonbreastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends), infants (up to 1st birthday) and children up to their fifth birthday. Benefits that are provided to participants through the Alaska WIC program includes supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling at WIC clinics, screening and referrals for other health reasons, welfare and social services.

If you are planning to move out of state, Alaska WIC participants can still receive their benefits until the certification period expires as long as there is proof that they received WIC benefits in Alaska. Before you move, it is recommended that you contact the local WIC office. In most cases, the state agency will provide you with a special card that proves you participated in the Alaska WIC Program. When you have moved, the next step would be to call the WIC office in the state you moved to and schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring the special card to your appointment to show proof you received benefits from the Alaska WIC program.

Is there an Alaska WIC office near me?

The WIC Alaska office is an important facility that new applicants need to use. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children, and applicants who qualify for benefits through this program can receive various services. All applicants need to report to a WIC clinic in order to collect benefits. For these reasons, it is important for petitioners to know which office is closest to them.

You can easily find a WIC office in AK using this site and you can search for facilities in a specific city. This feature makes it easy for you to find the closest office. This site also provides information relating to offices’ addresses and general contact information.

Do I need to apply for benefits at a WIC office in Alaska?

In order to submit an Alaska WIC application, you need to file your petition in person at an office. During your appointment, program officials will determine if you are eligible to receive benefits. In any case, remember that you can fill out the program application before you apply for WIC at the clinic.

The state Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Division of Public Assistance (DPA) has PDF copies of these forms on its website. You can access applications for petitioners who:

• Are pregnant.
• Recently gave birth or are breastfeeding.
• Are infants younger than one year of age.
• Are children who are between one and five years of age.

What do I need to bring when I apply at the Alaska WIC office?

When you are ready to apply for WIC in Alaska, go to the office with your children. Everyone in your household who would collect benefits needs to be present for your appointment. Additionally, to successfully complete the WIC application for you and all family members, you must bring:

• Proof of earnings.
• Official identification.
• Immunization records for children.
• Proof that you are pregnant, if applicable.