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HOW TO BEGIN SERVICES

1. Call the WIC clinic nearest you

2. Make an appointment

3. Bring to the appointment:

   • Proof of qualifying income:
     For each person in your house who has income, bring one of these items:
     * Pay stub that shows "gross income"
     * Current tax records
     * Letter from the employer
     * Proof of Social Security benefits
     * Alimony or child-support payments
     * Other proof (check w/ clinic)
      

   • Proof of where you and/or your household members live
     Bring one of these items:
     * Rent receipt
     * Utility bill
     * Other proof (check w/ clinic)
      

   • Proof of identification for each person who wants WIC benefits
     Bring one of these items:
     * Driver's license
     * Birth certificate
     * School ID or work ID
     * Other proof (check w/ clinic)
      

   • For each person bring a list of liquids/foods eaten within the last 24 hours.
      

4. Each woman, infant, and child who wants WIC  benefits must come to the appointment

5. Each WIC client will receive a simple screening to find any nutrition problems