Resources for Children

Children's ResourcesVirginiaMarylandWashington D.C.

Jan 25

WIC

The WIC program is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children under 5 (WIC) which serves about half of all infants born in the US. It provides federal grants to states for supplemental goods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children under 5 who are considered to be at nutritional risk.

Applications are made through a local organization that acts as an agency for the program.

For DC:

Provides a link to a local organization based on ZIP code. You can either apply online or by calling the local organization to schedule an appointment. Either way, you will be asked to answer the questions which will determine eligibility, schedule an appointment and attend with the mother/child in question and the required documents including proof of address, income, ID and the birth certificate and the child if it is a child who is eligible. Full details of what is required can be found easily on the website which is user friendly.

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For Maryland:

Click on How to Apply, then income guidelines to see if the family meets the income requirements. Each MD county has its own WIC office. There is a full list on the website under “How to Apply”. Call the organization in your county to set up an appointment and bring all the required documents including proof of address, income, ID, pregnancy (woman) or immunization record (child) and any other documents they request. The woman and/or child that are applying for assistance must attend.

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For Virginia:

You have two options: Either click on “Ready to Apply” and then Apply Online which will ask a series of questions to determine eligibility and include an online registration process. Or, click on “Local Health Districts” and you will be shown a map of VA. Click on the area where the family lives and you will be provided with the contact details for the organization that provides the benefits in that area. Call them to schedule an appointment and follow the instructions you will be given at that time.

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