Do I qu​​alify?

You may qualify for California WIC if you:

• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or chestfeeding, just had a baby (or recent pregnancy loss) in the last six months; or
  
• Have a child or care for a child under age 5; and
  
• Have low-to-medium income or receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits; and
  
• Live in California.
  

Please be aware that only staff at your local WIC office can officially confirm that you qualify for WIC services.

Start my WIC journey

​Find a WIC office near you​​ 

WIC has local offices all over California. Set up an appointment at a WIC office near you!

Visit our website for WIC families​ to find a WIC office near you.

What do I bring to my first WIC appointment?

​WIC staff may ask you to bring your infant or child enrolling into WIC to the WIC office.

They may also ask you to provide:

• Identification for yourself and any children under age 5
  
• Proof of your address (ID, paycheck with address, rent document, or utility bill)
  
• Proof of your family's household income (paycheck, tax return, letter from employer, Medi-Cal card)
  
• Proof of pregnancy
• Medical forms filled out by your health care provider

What should I expect at my first WIC appointment?

• A WIC counselor will determine if you are eligible for the program and will provide a review of the WIC program services and benefits. 
  
• A nutrition assessment will also be completed for each qualifying member of your family.
  
• WIC food benefits for all qualifying members of the family will be loaded onto the California WIC Card. You can immediately use your WIC Card to purchase healthy foods.
  
• Find more information about shopping with the WIC Card on the MyFamily website.​
  

Helpful Resources:

• A review of the WIC program services and benefits, including the following videos:
• Welcome to WIC
• WIC Foods
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Foods for Infants and Moms Who Breastfeed
• California WIC Card
• Know Your Rights and Responsibilities - YouTube
• California WIC App (iPhone) (Android​)
  
• ​Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Form - English | Spanish​
• ​California Families Grow Healthy with WIC Brochure:
  
• ​English (PDF)
  
• Spanish (PDF)
• Armenian (PDF)
• Chinese (PDF)
• Hmong (PDF)
• Korean (PDF)
• Punjabi (PDF)
• Russian (PDF)
• Vietnamese (PDF)