How WIC Works

WIC is for all types of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent, or other guardian of a child under five, you can apply for WIC. You can also apply if you are pregnant or had a pregnancy loss within the last 6 months.
In order to be eligible for WIC, you must:

1. Be in one of the following groups:
   • Pregnant women
   • Breastfeeding women up to one year after the birth of the baby (postpartum)
   • Non-breastfeeding women up to six months after the birth of the baby
   • Women who have lost a pregnancy within the past six months
   • Infants and children under five years old
   • Foster children under five years old
   • Single fathers, grandparents, and other legal guardians of children age 5 years or younger may receive benefits for eligible infants/children
   • Families living in California
2. Meet the income guidelines