Chesterfield Health District WIC Program

Women, Infants and Children's Program

What is WIC?

WIC is a Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children.

For more information on the WIC program go to the WIC Federal Goverment site.

Who is eligible for WIC?

WOMEN:
Pregnant, Post Partum or Breast-feeding

INFANTS:
Under one year of age

CHILDREN:
Under five years of age - once child turns five years old, he/she is no longer eligible for the WIC Program

All applicants must qualify both financially and nutritionally.

What you need to bring to your appointment

• Infants must be physically present at certification
• Your child (over the age of one)or a medical form that is no older that 60 days, from a doctor which includes a height, weight and
  hemoglobin/hematocrit.
• Proof of income for entire household
• Proof of identification
• Proof of residency
• WIC folder (Recertification Only)
• Immunization record
  
  

For more information on eligibility, please check our eligibility information page

How do I get an appointment?

• Call your local health department between 8:30 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Chesterfield WIC Department - (804) 748-1748 or (804) 748-1788
Colonial Heights WIC Department - (804) 520-9380
Powhatan WIC Department - (804) 598-5680

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Program. If you believe that you have been discriminated against due to race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap, write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.

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