Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible for WIC if you
- Are pregnant
- Are breastfeeding a baby under the age of one
- Had a baby within the last six months
- Have a child under the age of five
- Experienced a pregnancy loss/termination
WIC is available to anyone who lives in California and meets the program guidelines regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. We welcome newly pregnant individuals, military families, working families, migrant families, fathers, foster parents and legal guardians with eligible children. Families who receive Medi-Cal/Medicaid, CalFresh/SNAP, or CalWorks qualify. Immigrants can access WIC without fear of immigration consequences.
To qualify for WIC, your current income must be equal to or less than the amounts below.
WIC uses gross income to determine a household’s income. Gross income is defined as total cash received by the household before taxes. To qualify for WIC, a family’s income must be less than or equal to the limit in the table below for their family size.
Families receiving Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or CalWORKS may be income-eligible for WIC.
Each foster child is counted as a family of one.
WIC Income Guidelines
| Number of Persons in Family | Monthly Income Limit | Yearly Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $2,322 | $27,861 |
| 2 Persons | $3,152 | $37,814 |
| 3 Persons | $3,981 | $47,767 |
| 4 Persons | $4,810 | $57,720 |
| 5 Persons | $5,640 | $67,673 |
| More than 5 | Add per additional member | |
| + $830 | + $9,953 | |
- Income based on 185% Federal Poverty Level, effective April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
- Unborn fetuses may be counted toward household size.
