Indiana WIC Office

The Indiana WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program is handled by the Department of Health. This state agency can help you with questions or issues with WIC including how to apply, what is required to be eligible for Indiana WIC benefits or if you need to schedule an appointment. If you will be meeting with the Indiana Department of Health, we suggest you verify what documents you should bring with you to make sure they have all the information they need to help determine your eligibility. This page provides the Indiana WIC office number and office hours.

The Indiana WIC program aims to assist low-income and nutritionally at risk women who are pregnant, women who are currently breastfeeding (up to infant's 1st birthday), nonbreastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends), infants (up to 1st birthday) and children up to their fifth birthday. Benefits that are provided to participants through the Indiana WIC program includes supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling at WIC clinics, screening and referrals for other health reasons, welfare and social services.

If you are planning to move out of state, Indiana WIC participants can still receive their benefits until the certification period expires as long as there is proof that they received WIC benefits in Indiana. Before you move, it is recommended that you contact the local WIC office. In most cases, the state agency will provide you with a special card that proves you participated in the Indiana WIC Program. When you have moved, the next step would be to call the WIC office in the state you moved to and schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring the special card to your appointment to show proof you received benefits from the Indiana WIC program.

Where are the Indiana WIC office facilities located?

The WIC Indiana facilities are located throughout the state. Therefore, no matter which city you live in, you can apply for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program benefits. When you are ready to submit your WIC application, you need to file your documents in an office. It is important that you find a facility near you where you can apply for WIC benefits. You can search for WIC acceptance facilities using this site. Offices are displayed based on state and are narrowed down by city. With this tool, you can always find offices near you.

Do I need an appointment to apply for WIC in Indiana?

You need a certification appointment to apply at a WIC office in Indiana. In order to apply for benefits, you must contact your local office. In any case, it is necessary that you schedule a WIC appointment before you go there to apply. Once you schedule your appointment, make sure you bring your children to the WIC office with you. Program officials will be unable to process your application if you do not arrive accompanied by your household members. This is also true if you have infants who are included in your petition.

What should I bring to apply for the Indiana WIC program?

WIC eligibility in Indiana takes into account various aspects of your profile to determine if you qualify to enroll. However, you must bring specific documents to the WIC office to prove you meet the requirements to receive support. These include:

• Proof of earnings. You must show workers at the WIC clinic proof of how much you earned in the previous month. To satisfy this requirement, bring pay stubs, proof of unemployment insurance, child support payments or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) statements.
• Proof of residency. You are required to live in Indiana if you receive WIC in the state. To prove your residency, bring a copy of your lease, your driver’s license or a utility bill.
• Proof of identity. Make sure to bring proof of identity for you and anyone else in your family when you go to the WIC office. Examples of documentation that satisfy this requirement include your state-issued ID, birth certificate or marriage license.
• Proof of immunization. Your children who are younger than two years of age need to be current on their vaccines. Bring proof of this when you report to the office.