Human Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
WIC provides services for women, infants & children up to five years old who are at nutritional risk and have low income. Services include:
- Supplemental food
- Nutrition counseling and education
- Breastfeeding support
- Immunization screening
- Referrals to health and social services
- Electric breast pumps available on loan to WIC breastfeeding women
Eligibility
- Resident of Virginia
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding within one year of delivery, or non-breastfeeding within 6 months of delivery
- Infants and children up to five years
Annual Income Limits (Effective Through June 30, 2012)
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Income |
| 1 | $20,147 |
| 2 | $27214 |
| 3 | $34,281 |
| 4 | $41,348 |
| 5 | $48,415 |
| 6 | $55482 |
| 7 | $62,549 |
| 8 | $69,616 |
| Each Additional Person | addl. $7,067 |
NOTES:
- A person receiving standard Medicaid, FAMIS MOMS, Food Stamps, free or reduced school lunch or TANF automatically meets the income eligibility requirement and should bring the enrollment card
- A person receiving FAMIS must bring proof of income
Documents Required
- Identification
- Proof of income
- Proof of address
- Immunization record for children
How to Apply
Call 703-228-1260 to schedule an appointment or apply in person at any of the following locations:
| Human Services Center (Sequoia Plaza) 2100 Washington Blvd., 2nd Floor Arlington VA, 22204 (703) 228-1260 Hours of Operation Monday: 8:00am - 7:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm Closed Daily from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Career Center Hours of Operation: |