Women Infants & Children (WIC)

Notice - WIC Participants

Effective Immediately - The office of the Nutrition Services Management team authorized local WIC agencies to provide all WIC services remotely until further notice.

• Scheduled WIC appointments will be done via phone and benefits will be issued remotely. WIC staff will be contacting clients with more information on this process.
• Additional WIC services (breast feeding support, breast pumps, etc.) or applying for WIC, please call for further instruction.

While our offices remain open we are encouraging all WIC clients to avoid in-person visits if possible. We thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our children, families and staff safe while we address the current COVID- 19 situation.

Contact WIC Services

Northeast Tri County Health District provides WIC services to eligible women, infants and children in the tri county area. Please contact the Northeast Tri County Health Office in your county for more information about this program.

• Colville Community Health: 509-684-2262
• Newport Community Health: 509-447-3131
• Republic Community Health: 509-775-3111

Goal

The goal of the WIC program is to improve the lifelong health and nutrition of women, infants and young children in Washington State. WIC provides health screening, nutrition education, selected nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services.

WIC Services & Income Eligibility

WIC is a place where families get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. Almost half of all babies in Washington State are on WIC.

WIC helps improve the health of mother and children through:

• Breastfeeding support
• Health screenings and referrals
• Monthly checks for healthy food
• Nutrition education

WIC is:

• Nutrition Education
  • Kid-friendly recipes, tips about feeding your children, and ideas to improve your whole family's health and nutrition
  • Nutrition advice for children with food allergies
  • One-on-one appointments with a nutritionist at no cost to you
• Breastfeeding Support
  • Information about the special benefits of breastfeeding
  • One-on-one appointments with a lactation consultant or peer counselor
  • Information and resources to help you keep breastfeeding after going back to work or school
  • Breast pumps at our WIC clinic locations
• Monthly Checks for Healthy Food
  • Monthly checks for healthy food like milk, cereal, fruits and vegetables
  • Extra foods for fully breastfeeding moms
  • Checks for iron-fortified formula for non breastfed babies
  • Checks for jarred baby fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Health Screenings and Referrals
  • Measuring growth, height, weight, and blood iron levels
  • Identification of health risks
  • Referrals to other services like:
    • Basic food programs
    • Dental care
    • Local food banks
    • Medical care and health insurance
    • Temporary assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

WIC Eligibility

Eligibility depends on household size and income.

• WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under five.
• Dad, grandparents, and other caregivers of children under the age of five may also sign kids up for WIC.
• Foster children under age five and foster teens who are pregnant are eligible for WIC.
• If you or your family member are on Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Basic Food you may be eligible for WIC too.
• Many working families and military families are eligible for WIC.

WIC Income Guidelines

Please note: If you are pregnant, include each unborn child in household size.

WIC Nutrition Program Does Not Discriminate

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Washington State WIC Nutrition Program doesn't discriminate.