Information for Families
How to Apply
Call your local WIC Agency to schedule an appointment. Click here for an interactive map of Kansas that will provide you the phone number and address of your local WIC Agency.
Who's Eligible?
WIC serves Kansas residents who are:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding, up to baby's first birthday
- Non-breastfeeding mothers, up to six months after baby's birth
- Infants and children under five years old
WIC clients must meet WIC income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional need.
Many working people are eligible for WIC and don't realize it.
For your WIC appointment, you will need to bring:
Proof of Identity (Examples)
- Photo ID
- Driver's license
- School ID
- Birth certificate
- KS Medicaid card
- Passport
- Military ID
Proof of ID for Child (Examples)
- Shot/immunization records
- Birth certificate
- Foster care/adoption papers
- KS Medicaid card
WIC can not accept Social Security Cards as proof of identity
Proof of Residency (Examples)
- Envelope that was mailed to you
- Utility bill
- Rent receipts
- Official letter
Proof of Household Income for all people living in your house (Examples)
- Paycheck stub from current job
- SRS benefit letter
- Medicaid/Healthwave 19 card
- Income tax form for self-employment
Completed Diet Questionnaires
At the appointment there will be a brief review of foods you eat, medical history and current health status to determine the medical or nutritional need. If you or your child is found eligible for WIC benefits, the appointment will also include nutrition education.