Health and Community Services
WIC
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
WIC is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC.
You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed.
Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC.
2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines
WIC Program
185% of Poverty or Below
| Family Size | Annual |
| 1 | 20,036 |
| 2 | 26,955 |
| 3 | 33,874 |
| 4 | 40,793 |
| 5 | 47,712 |
| 6 | 54,631 |
| 7 | 61,550 |
| 8 | 68,469 |
Each Add'l
Member Add | 6,919 |
Note: A pregnant woman is counted as one (1) plus the number of infants expected when determining income eligibility for the total economic unit.
You automatically qualify with Medicaid and/or Food Stamps; however proof of income is still required. If your income changes during maternity leave and falls within the income guidelines you may qualify.
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The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department programs are open to all without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, height, weight,
marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
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