WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN)
SERVICE PHONES:- 419-213-4422 Voice - WIC Appointment
SERVICE DESCRIPTION:Provides supplemental food vouchers; nutrition education; breastfeeding education, support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer, Farmer's Markets are valued at $30 per set - these are available while supplies lasts. Also offfers speakers who discuss the program and the vallue of good nutrition
HOW SERVICE IS PROVIDED:On site
ELIGIBILITY:Women who are pregnant OR lactating with a baby up to one year of age, OR postpartum for up to six months after the termination of a pregnancy by birth, miscarriage or abortion. Those younger than 18 do not need parental/guardian permission. Children are eligible up to 5th birthday. Eligible individuals must live in Lucas County, must be at nutritional risk as determined by an agency professional using the Federal Nutritional Risk Priority System and must meet income guidelines. Income eligibility guidelines are up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines that were in effect the previous April 1. Number in household includes unborn children (example: pregnant, single woman is a household of 2.) Definition of income does NOT include household assets. Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.
SERVICE HOURS:By appointment
FEES:None
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:ID that shows name and birth date for those in the household who are applying for benefits (could include a crib card from the hospital); proof of pregnancy from doctor or clinic, unless the pregnancy is clearly visible; three pay stubs, SSI statements, proof of Medicaid, Ohio Works First, Food Stamps or other means of verifying income, a written statement from child's father saying he is paying child support, proof of child's current immunizations, proof of residency (including utility, telephone or credit card statement).
HOW TO ACCESS:Phone Mon-Wed and Fri 8am-4pm and Thu 9am-4pm for information or to make an appointment
LANGUAGES:Interpretation services available