How Long Can You Get WIC?
How Long Can You Get WIC?
- You can stay in the WIC program, as long as you continue to meet income, medical, and program requirements.
Women
- Breastfeeding Mothers: You can receive WIC benefits for up to one year after your baby is born.
- Non-breastfeeding mothers: You can receive WIC benefits for the first six months after your baby is born.
Families
- You can receive WIC benefits up until the month your child reaches his/her fifth birthday.
Who Gets WIC?
- WIC helps mothers, infants, and children below the age of five. There are several types of families that qualify for WIC assistance.
- Women that are pregnant, breastfeeding, or recently had a baby.
- Families with children under the age of five. Parents or guardians that are the sole provider including fathers, grandparents, and foster parents.
- Families that need food assistance and meet income guidelines. Working families may qualify.