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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) |
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Port Angeles WIC services are on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9-12 and 1-4 pm. Call 417-2352 for appointments. |
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What is WIC?
WIC is a nutrition education, health promotion, and supplemental food program to assist women, infants, and children who have nutritional needs.
WIC Provides at No Cost To You: |
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- Nutritious foods to supplement your diet.
- Information on healthy eating.
- Referrals for health care.
Who is eligible for WIC in Clallam County? |
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- Live in Washington State, and
- Are pregnant, a new mother, or a child under five years of age, and
- Meet the income guidelines below, and
- Have a medical or nutritional need.
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To see if you meet the income guidelines, consult the table below. Some income sources are not counted, and income can be averaged if your family income changes month to month. So, even if you are over-income according to this table, we recommend calling the WIC office to determine eligibility. If you live in Port Angeles or Sequim, please call 360-417-2352 and our staff can help you determine whether or not you are eligible. If you live in Forks or Clallam Bay, please call 360-374-3121. |
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WIC Income Guidelines (effective April 2008 - March 2009) |
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Household
or Family Size* |
Gross Income**
Per Year |
Gross Income**
Per Month |
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$19,240 |
$1,604 |
| 2 |
$25,900 |
$2,159 |
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$32,560 |
$2,714 |
| 4 |
$39,220 |
$3,269 |
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$45,880 |
$3,824 |
| 6 |
$52,540 |
$4,379 |
| 7 |
$59,200 |
$4,934 |
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* A household is defined as a group of related or non-related individuals, who usually, although not necessarily, are living together and share income.
** Gross income is income before taxes and deductions.
- If you receive Basic Food Program benefits, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) you are income eligible for WIC.
- Foster children under age five and foster teens who are pregnant are income eligible for WIC.
- A woman who is pregnant is counted as a family of two. If she is having twins, she is counted as a family of three.
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For more information, or to see if you are eligible, call Clallam County Health & Human Services: |
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Port Angeles & Sequim: |
360-417-2352 |
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Forks & Clallam Bay: |
360-374-3121 |
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The Washington State WIC Program does not discriminate in the provision of services or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The Washington State WIC Program is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If you want to file a complaint of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, write to the Office of Civil Rights, United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Western Region Office, 550 Kearny Street, Room 400, San Francisco, California 94108-2518 or call 1-415-705-1322. For persons with hearing disability, please call CAL Relay at 1-800-735-2922. |
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