OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1856 East Perry Street   Port Clinton, OH 43452

419-734-6890 TTY

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN)

SERVICE PHONES:
419-734-6800 Administrative
800-788-8803 Toll Free In Ottawa County
419-734-6888 Fax

SERVICE DESCRIPTION:Provides supplemental food via electronic benefits card, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, support and counseling, and referral services to eligible women, infants and children.

HOW SERVICE IS PROVIDED:On Site

ELIGIBILITY:Must be a woman who is pregnant OR lactating with a baby up to one year of age, OR be 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 fifth birthday. Eligible individuals must live in Ottawa 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. Number in household includes unborn children (Example: A pregnant, single woman is a household of 2.) Definition of income does NOT include household assets. Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or SNAP benefits automatically meet income eligibility.

SERVICE HOURS:Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm

FEES:None.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:ID that shows name and birth date for those in the household who are applying for benefits. Could even be a crib card from the hospital. Need proof of pregnancy from doctor or clinic. Also need 3 pay stubs, SSI statements, proof of Medicaid, Ohio Works First, SNAP benefits or other means of verifying income, proof of child's current immunizations, proof of residency (including utility, telephone or credit card statement).

PROGRAM SERVICE AREA:Ottawa County

HOW TO ACCESS:Phone for more information or to make an appointment.

SERVICES:

  • Breastfeeding Support Programs
  • Food Vouchers
  • Nutrition Education
  • WIC Applications/Certification

ACCESSIBILITY: ADA COMPLIANT

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