Who can apply
WIC serves eligible pregnant and recently postpartum women, infants and children younger than five, including foster children. A clinic checks the applicable income and other certification conditions.
What help is available
Participants use WIC EBT for their prescribed foods. Nutrition counseling and referrals support the needs of the enrolled family members.
Documents to prepare
- Ask the clinic for the records needed for certification.
- Prepare identification, residence and household income or benefit records.
- Confirm who must attend the appointment.
How to get started
Find the clinic
Use the DHS Office Locator linked from the state WIC page.
Book certification
Ask which documents and applicants to bring.
Complete the assessment
Clinic staff determine eligibility and explain benefits and shopping instructions.
After applying
Use your local clinic for benefit or appointment questions. The main state WIC page lists 844-901-0962 for additional assistance.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Can foster children receive WIC?
The state’s applicant page includes foster children younger than five.
Can WIC pay for diapers?
No. The state lists diapers and menstrual products as outside WIC food benefits.
Where do I ask about an appointment?
Contact your local WIC clinic.
Are the income tables dated?
The current applicant page labels its table July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Sources and review
Reviewed October 1, 2026 using WIC application and contacts, applicant categories and current guidelines. Agency staff determine eligibility.
Historical screenshots: source reference.