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Tarrant County WIC
817-321-5400
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1-800-942-3678
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More than half of children born in Texas are eligible for WIC
You've probably heard of WIC, the Women, Infants and Children's nutrition program.
It has been serving families for more than 20 years.
What you may not know is that more than half of all children born in Texas are
eligible for the program. In fact, Texas WIC serves more than 690,000 women and
children each month. Approximately 800 centers provide WIC services throughout the
state.
What does WIC bring to the table? Plenty. For starters, WIC provides free
immunizations and growth checkups for children. WIC has answers to your health and
nutrition questions. WIC gives support to breastfeeding mothers and offers classes
on nutrition, meal planning and similar topics.
WIC also provides vouchers for nutritious foods, including milk, eggs, cereal and juice.
Who is eligible for WIC? Families with children under the age of 5, and pregnant
women. A family can consist of a single parent or caretaker. Family income is
also a consideration. A family of four can have a gross monthly income of
$3,084 and still qualify for WIC. See guide below.
If your family income is within the guidelines and you have children under the age of 5 or
are expecting, call 1-800-942-3678 and ask for the location of the nearest WIC center.
WIC Income Guidelines
Most Recent Info: 3-30-2006
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People in Household |
Gross Weekly Household Income |
Gross Monthly Household Income |
Gross Yearly Household Income |
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1 |
$349 |
$0 up to $1,511 |
$0 up to $18,130 |
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2 |
$470 |
$0 up to $2,035 |
$0 up to $24,420 |
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3 |
$591 |
$0 up to $2,560 |
$0 up to $30,710 |
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4 |
$712 |
$0 up to $3,084 |
$0 up to $37,000 |
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5 |
$833 |
$0 up to $3,608 |
$0 up to $43,290 |
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6 |
$954 |
$0 up to $4,132 |
$0 up to $49,580 |
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Services WIC Offers
Nutrition Education
- nutrition counseling
- nutrition classes
Breastfeeding Support and Education
-Clients receive encouragement and instruction in breastfeeding methods
- You may be eligible for a breast pump from WIC.
WIC Foods
- Milk, Buttermilk
- Cheese
- Cereals
- Juices
- Eggs
- Beans, Peas, Lentils
- Peanut butter
- Infant Formula
For Breastfeeding mothers only:
Tuna and Carrots
Childhood Immunizations
- Some WIC Clinics give shots. Others will refer you to a nearby shot
clinic.
Referrals
WIC refers to a variety of health and social services, including:
- Medicaid and Texas Health Steps
- Family Planning
- Head Start
- TANF and Food Stamps
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
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