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Wic (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN) | Summit County Public Health

1867 West Market Street, Fairway Center, Akron, OH 44313

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

- Serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a baby (or been pregnant) within the last six (6) months. NOTE: Women younger than 18 do NOT need parent/guardian permission. - Serves infants and children up to five (5) years old via their legal custodial guardian. - Applicants must live in Summit County, meet household income guidelines, and meet certain nutritional or health risks. - Income eligibility guidelines are up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines that were in effect the previous April 1st. Number in household includes unborn children (Example: A pregnant, single woman is a household of two). Definition of income does NOT include household assets. - Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

By appointment only. Available appointment times vary by location.
(330) 375-2142

Voice - voice | WIC - Fairway Office

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

Call a local WIC clinic to schedule an appointment. Clients must meet with a WIC staff member.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Provides supplemental food vouchers, nutrition education, counseling, support and referral services to eligible women, children, fathers, and kinship caregivers. Nursing mothers are provided with information and education on breastfeeding.

Data provided by

211 Summit

Providing organization

Summit County Public Health

Protects and promotes public health through a comprehensive program of public health services for the residents of Summit County.