Our goal is to help our community raise healthy kids
The WIC program helps low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing nutritious foods, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care, including:
- nutritious food
- health screenings
- nutrition education
- breastfeeding support
How to Qualify for WIC
To qualify for WIC you must:
- Live in Oregon. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to get WIC services.
- Be a woman who is pregnant or has just given birth, an infant or a child under 5 years old. Dads, guardians and foster parents can apply for WIC for their children.
- Meet income guidelines. If you are on OHP, SNAP or TANF, you automatically qualify for WIC.
- Have a nutritional need or risk.
How to enroll in our program
Please note that if you have OHP, SNAP or TANF you automatically qualify.
- Click and fill out the the above referral form to receive an appointment and confirm eligibility.
- Wait until we contact you
- Email your proof of identity, address and gross income to wic@clackamas.us. (See below for examples of documentation we need.)
- Read your Rights and Responsibilities
- Fill out the Participant Signature form and email to wic@clackamas.us.
- We will text you a link to connect to your video call appointment.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
If you are pregnant, have recently given birth or might become pregnant in the future, the CDC strongly recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are safe, and they reduce your chances of getting severe COVID-19. Plus, the antibodies you make may offer protection for your baby!
County COVID vaccine page
Questions Email: COVIDVaccine@clackamas.us
What to expect during your video appointment
A WIC staff member will
- Text you a link to connect the video call.
- Ask for recent measurements for the WIC participant.
- Talk about your family’s health and diet needs.
- Tell you about other programs in the community.
- Provide benefits to buy WIC approved foods
Shopping With eWIC
Online nutrition education
Healthy eating is a big part of our program. Complete your lessons online at wichealth.org. Let us know when you complete your lesson and we’ll issue your next WIC benefits.
- Check out this video to learn how to create your client account.
- Email help@wichealth.org if you’re having trouble accessing your account to complete your lesson.
Locations
We encourage you to contact WIC before visiting any county office.
Canby
Canby Foursquare Church
2350 SE Territorial Rd
Canby, OR 97013 map
Office hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oregon City
999 Library Ct.
Oregon City, OR 97045 map
Fax: 503-655-8387
Office hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Remote services only: Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Milwaukie
Wichita Center for Family and Community
6031 SE King Rd
Milwaukie, OR 97222 map
Office hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sandy
Sandy Health Center
38872 Proctor Blvd
Sandy, OR 97055 map
Office hours: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Healthy Smiles Program
Cancelled until further notice
Healthy Smiles Program, offered at WIC, is a cavity prevention program for children ages 0-5 and pregnant women in Clackamas County. The program includes free oral health screenings, dental information and fluoride varnishes.
Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.
Baby Dental Day Program
Clackamas County Dental Clinics are offering Baby Dental Day Screenings.
The Baby Dental Day Program is for children 0-3 years old and is a great way to get your baby used to dental professionals looking at their mouth and teeth. You will get your dental questions answered and help your baby have a healthy smile.
Gladstone Health Center- Dental Clinic: 1st Friday 8:30-Noon
Sunnyside Health Center- Dental Clinic: 1st Tuesday 8:30-Noon
Beavercreek Health Center- Dental Clinic: 3rd Friday 8:30-Noon
Dental Plans accepted at Clackamas County Dental Clinics:
- CareOregon Dental: Comprehensive care.
- ODS/MODA/Delta – Unassigned and non-capitated with HealthShare CCO: Comprehensive care.
- Open Card or CAWEM+: Comprehensive care.
To schedule a Baby Dental Day appointment, for more information about dental care access, or if your child has CareOregon Dental coverage and are interested in a preventative video appointment, email dental@clackamas.us.
About Us
We help more than 6,867 women, infants and children through nutrition or breastfeeding education, referrals and healthy food. Participation in WIC results in lower rates of low birth-weight babies, fewer children at risk of anemia and less children above an ideal body weight for their age.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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