WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program offered at Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services
Provides nutrition education (individual counseling and group classes), breastfeeding promotion and support, breast pumps (in specific circumstances), monthly benefits for supplemental, specifically prescribed nutritious foods, as well as information and referral to other health programs like immunization, dental, and social service programs. Benefits are provided by check or card.
Categories
Physical Address
42 Elochoman Valley Rd, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Hours
M-Th, 8am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm. WIC clinics are typically Tu/Th at the Cathlamet Health Department.
Application process
Call or email for more information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
US citizenship is not required to participate in WIC. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC: - Live in Washington (US citizenship is NOT required to participate in WIC). - Be a pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding woman, or an infant or child under age 5. - Have a household income less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). - Have a nutritional risk. Anyone with a child under age 5 can apply for WIC, including fathers, foster parents, or other guardians. Foster children under 5 and foster teens who are pregnant can also apply.
Languages
American Sign Language
Interpreter services
Service area
Wahkiakum, WA
Agency info
Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services
Provides public health services to Wahkiakum County.