WIC is a Supplemental Nutrition Program for low income Women, Infants and Children. This program helps pregnant women, postpartum women and young children (less than 5 years of age) eat well and stay healthy.
Call NEVHC WIC for an appointment:
(818) 361–7541 or (800) 313-4942 (4WIC) (toll-free)
What does WIC provide?
- Nutrition Education (personalized counseling and group classes)
- Breastfeeding Support and Information
- Referrals to Health care, Social Services and other community programs
- Special checks to buy healthy foods such as:
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Whole Grain Foods
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Dry Beans
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Juice
- Soymilk and Tofu
- Canned Fish
- Baby Foods
- Formula
How do I qualify?
To qualify you must be in an eligible category:
- Pregnant woman
- Postpartum woman
- Infant or child under 5 years old
- Live or work in the San Fernando or Santa Clarita Valleys
- Meet income guidelines
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
1. Proof of income
Such as a paycheck stub, tax return, Medi-Cal card or letter from employer
2. Proof of address
Such as a utility bill, rent receipt or any letter received through the US mail
3. Identification
Such as a driver’s license, passport, student ID, birth certificate or immunization card
4. Medical information
Current height and weight and current blood test for anemia for children over 6 months old
You can have your doctor fill out a WIC Referral Form
Form for Pregnant Women
Form for Postpartum Women
Form for Children
5. The person who is applying
Such as the mother or child; must be present at enrollment and all certification appointments
Where can I find WIC?
WIC has local offices all over the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. Call one of the numbers listed above for more information about WIC and to find the WIC location closest to your home or work.
San Fernando Valley:
Canoga Park
21013 Sherman Way
Glendale
801 S. Chevy Chase Drive Suite #104
North Hollywood
6420 Bellingham Drive
Panorama City
8532 Van Nuys Blvd.
San Fernando
1025 Celis Street
Van Nuys
7138 Van Nuys Blvd.
Santa Clarita Valley:
Newhall Health Center
23413 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita (Canyon Country)
18549 Soledad Canyon Road
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education is the program benefit that makes WIC part of your healthcare program. Families who participate in the WIC program have better birth outcomes, have less iron-deficiency anemia and learn useful information and skills that promote healthy habits for life, thus helping to reduce childhood obesity.
Education can be given either through personalized nutrition counseling or in group classes. Some examples of topics include:
• Smart shopping
• Healthy eating for pregnancy
• Healthy cooking
• Feeding your children
• Breastfeeding support groups
• Dental health
• Physical activity
• Other group nutrition classes as suggested by participants
WIC nutrition education materials may be found here.
WIC Links
WIC Eligibility Tool
California WIC Association
California WIC Program
Breastfeeding LA
