Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Northern NJ | New Jersey Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Resource Name:Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Northern NJ | New Jersey Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
address
185 6th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07524
Eligibility
Pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding women, and children under 5 are eligible if they have a nutrition or medically related health risk and meet certain income guidelines.
Required documents
proof of address, proof of income eligibility
Eligibility for
Pregnant women
Women who have delivered a child within the last six months
Breastfeeding women who have delivered a child within the last year
Infants and children under five years old
Proof of residency:
Valid, current New Jersey driver license
Valid, current voter registration
State issued identification card
Two pieces of mail sent to applicant within the past 30 days, such as a utility bill
Rental lease
973-509-6501
Voice
·Main Phone
973-754-4575
Voice
·Alternate Phone
Application process
Contact your local WIC agency or visit the website to schedule an appointment.
Fees
None
Promotes and supports exclusive breastfeeding, conducts health and nutrition screenings for early identification or treatment of risk factors, refers participants to essential health care and social services, conducts personalized nutrition/health counseling in individual and peer/group sessions, and issues food vouchers with essential nutrients to address deficiencies or lacking in their diets.