Washington WIC Office

The Washington WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program is handled by the Department of Health. This state agency can help you with questions or issues with WIC including how to apply, what is required to be eligible for Washington WIC benefits or if you need to schedule an appointment. If you will be meeting with the Washington Department of Health, 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 Washington WIC office number and office hours.

The Washington 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 Washington 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, Washington WIC participants can still receive their benefits until the certification period expires as long as there is proof that they received WIC benefits in Washington. 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 Washington 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 Washington WIC program.

Do I need to go to the Washington WIC office to apply for benefits?

The Washington WIC office is where you need to go to apply for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits. These facilities are easy to access, and you can apply at different agencies throughout the state. Generally, you must schedule an appointment with case workers to determine when you can go to an office and apply for WIC. First, you need to find an office near you. One of the easiest ways to locate facilities is to use this website. You can use this site’s search feature to locate WIC office facilities in your city or town.

When you report to your nearest WIC clinic, be sure you are ready for your certification visit with the program representative. The best way to prepare for this conversation is to bring proof that you meet all of the WIC eligibility requirements. Generally, expect that your Washington WIC program appointment will take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete.

What are the WIC Washington income guidelines for enrollment?

Before you can receive benefits through the Washington state WIC program, you need to meet specific requirements. One of these relates to how much your household earns. Nationally, the WIC office can only award benefits to applicants who earn within 185 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). Furthermore, remember that the maximum income you can earn is based on how many people live in your household. Beyond the income requirement, you also need to meet enrollment criteria relating to residency and categorical requirements. In any case, keep in mind that the only way to know if you qualify for WIC benefits is to apply at a clinic.

What WIC benefits in Washington state are available to me?

WIC in Washington state offers many different benefits once you are accepted into the program. Some of these include:

• Financial benefits you can use to purchase groceries for your family each month.
• Medical referrals to specialists and different doctors.
• Health screenings to ensure you and your children are healthy.
• Nutrition education classes through your local WIC office.