Who is WIC for?

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• Infants

• Children up to age 5

• Pregnant women

• Breastfeeding women, until the infant's first birthday

• Women whose pregnancy ended less than 6 months ago

• DC residents

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  Take our prescreening test to see if you qualify for WIC!

 

 

What Does WIC Offer?

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• Nutrition counseling and education

• Breastfeeding resources and support

• Healthy foods that are full of calcium, protein, iron,
  and Vitamins A, D, and C

• Immunization assessment and screening

• Referrals to health and social service provider

• For women and children over 1-year-old, WIC also provides fresh fruits and vegetables (May – November) through the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

 
*All Services are FREE OF COST

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How Do I Apply for WIC?

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• Contact your local WIC clinic. Find one here!

• Call 202-442-9397

• Complete this online form and someone will contact you within two (2) business days