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Lafayette WIC Clinics In Louisiana

Below is a list of Lafayette WIC clinics in Louisiana. The staff at these Louisiana WIC offices can assist you with the Women, Infants and Children program including how to apply and determine if you are eligible. In order to start your application process, you will first need to call one of the Lafayette WIC clinic locations listed below to setup an appointment. Make sure to ask what documents you need to bring to your meeting so they can quickly and easily determine if you can receive Louisiana WIC benefits. Select a location below to find the WIC office phone number and office hours in the Lafayette area. If you want to search for local clinics using a street address, then use the Find WIC Clinic Locations search form on the right side of this page.

Do I need to go to a Lafayette WIC office to apply for benefits?

You must go to a WIC office in Lafayette Louisiana if you want to apply for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits. This is the only way you can submit your program application. You cannot apply for WIC benefits online or by phone. You are required to go to a WIC clinic is because a medical professional needs to assess your health. One of the eligibility requirements for enrolling in this program is that you have a medical or nutritional need. When you report to the WIC office for your interview, health care professionals will examine you to see if you have any of these risks.

Do I need an appointment to apply for the WIC Lafayette program?

In most cases, you need an appointment to apply for WIC in Lafayette Louisiana. However, your specific agency may have different rules regarding whether or not an appointment is necessary. Your local WIC office could also have specific protocol relating to how you can schedule your appointment. However, you can usually arrange this meeting time by phone or in person. Regardless, make sure your children are available to attend your WIC appointment with you. Your dependents need to be present for the medical assessment portion of the interview.

How long can I enroll in the WIC program in Lafayette Louisiana?

Generally, the Lafayette WIC office can only award benefits to you on a short-term basis. If you are the primary applicant and applied during your pregnancy, your enrollment may only last until your pregnancy ends. If you submit your WIC application when you are breastfeeding, your enrollment would likely last until your child’s first birthday. If you are postpartum and are not breastfeeding, your benefits will expire six months after your pregnancy ended. Children, on the other hand, can receive benefits until they turn five years of age.

In any case, remember that your WIC benefits will only last as long as you continue to meet the additional program requirements. You must still earn within the state’s WIC income requirements, have a nutritional need and continue to live in Louisiana.