Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, be active, and stay healthy.
Who is Eligible for WIC Services?
Low to medium income families who have:
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby
- Children under 5 years old
- Foster children receiving Medi-Cal
What Does WIC Offers Families?
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Checks to buy healthy foods such as milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans, and peanut butter
- Nutrition and health education to help you and your family eat well and be active
- Support and information about breastfeeding your baby
- Help in finding health care and other community services
How Do I Enroll in WIC?
Enrollments are by appointment only. To determine if you may qualify for WIC, please contact the WIC Program (see below).
The WIC staff will give you an enrollment appointment and directions to the nearest clinic. At your appointment, WIC staff will
check to see if you and your family qualify. All persons enrolling in WIC must be present at the enrollment appointment.
For more information and/or and enrollment appointment please contact:
Placer County WIC Program
11484 B Avenue
Auburn CA 95603
Phone: 530.889.7187
Toll Free: 800.829.7199 ext 7187
Email: PlacerWIC@placer.ca.gov
What Information Will I Need to Bring to the Enrollment Appointment?
Where are the WIC Offices located?
Auburn Community Health WIC Office
11484 B Avenue
Auburn CA 95603
Roseville Community Health WIC Office
1130 Conroy Lane, Suite 403
Roseville CA 95661
Lincoln Community Health WIC Office
(within the Lighthouse FRC)
427 A Street
Lincoln CA 95648
Kings Beach Community Health WIC Office
8645 N. Lake Boulevard, Suite D
Kings Beach CA 95143
Other Useful Links:
www.calwic.org
www.cdpg.ca.gov/programs/wicworks