What is WIC?
WIC is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious foods that promote good health for pregnant women, women who just have a baby, breastfeeding moms and infants and children up to age 5.
WIC can help your family with:
- Nutrition, education, and support
- Breastfeeding promotion, support, and education
- Referrals to other providers
- Immunization screening and referral
- Voter registration
Who’s Eligible?
Pregnant and breastfeeding women; women who recently had a baby; infants – birth through 12 months; children – age 1 to 5 years; who are:
- Present at the clinic appointment, and provide proof of identity
- Residents of the State of Ohio
- Determined by health professionals to be at medical/nutritional risk; and
- Meets income guidelines – 185 percent of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. See WIC income guidelines here: Income Guidelines
How to Apply
It’s easy to apply for WIC, call our clinic at 330-830-1715, to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring the following to your scheduled appointment:
- All family members applying for WIC
- Proof of income
- Proof of address
- ID for family members applying
- Proof of pregnancy
- Crib card for any new baby
Are you currently on the program and need someone else to bring in your child for their appointment? Please complete these additional forms: