![]() ![]() To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online here, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Language Interpreter Services and Other Service Accommodationsĭo you need language interpreter services or other service accommodations? Please let WIC staff know what type of service you need.įor a copy of the annual Arkansas WIC state plan of operations or to send comments, please e-mail Statement If you have questions or need more information about applying for WIC, please contact your local county health unit, or call the State WIC Office at 50 or 1-80, or e-mail. Bring any children you are applying for.At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you are eligible. You can apply for and receive WIC in any county in Arkansas. WIC is available at all Local Health Units in Arkansas, satellite clinics and four WIC-only Clinics. Examples of proof of residency can be a current utility, cable or phone bill, a current mortgage or rent receipt, proof of Arkansas Medicaid, TEA or SNAP (food stamps). Live in Arkansas - Applicants must provide proof of residency.Have a Nutritional Need - At your first appointment, you will meet with WIC staff who will help you identify your nutrition goals.Examples are: current check stubs, W-2 forms, most current income tax return, proof of eligibility for Medicaid (including ARKids), TEA, SNAP (food stamps). Meet Income Guidelines - WIC income guidelines are set at 185% of poverty and are revised each year.Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five are eligible for WIC if they: On Tuesdays, the hours are 9:30am until 6:00pm. Information about WIC can be obtained from any local county health unit between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Information, support, and encouragement for breastfeeding.Nutrition education to improve diet and health habits.Supplemental foods high in nutrients needed for growth and development.Welcome to Arkansas WIC! We are here to help you and your family get healthy food, breastfeeding support, and information on healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle.Īre you eligible? Click here for a pre-screening tool. It does not store any personal data.WIC (Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children) The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". ![]() The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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