WIC

New Jersey WIC Services are available to low and no income families as well as families experiencing unemployment, military deployment and other interim family financial hardships.

You may apply for New Jersey WIC by contacting your local WIC agency or WIC clinic office and scheduling an appointment.

Who is Eligible to Apply for and Receive WIC Benefits?

• Pregnant women
• Women who have delivered a child within the last six months
• Breastfeeding women who have delivered a child within the last year
• Infants and children under five years old

To be eligible, people in these categories must:

• Have a medical condition or limited access to nutrition that places their health at risk
• Live in New Jersey and provide proof of residency
• Meet income guidelines

What to Bring to a WIC Appointment

When you visit your local WIC agency or WIC clinic for the appointment you've scheduled, please ensure that all applicants in the family, including children, are present for the appointment.

You will also need to bring the following materials:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of pregnancy
• Proof of income
• Proof of residency
• Your health care referral form (if completed by your doctor or other health care provider)
• Your children's Universal Child Health Record (UHCR)
  • How to complete the UCHR
• Your children's vaccination records