When should I call on WIC?

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Registered: 03-29-2003
When should I call on WIC?
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Tue, 05-31-2005 - 10:55am

I quit my job last week. My last day was Friday. I have one more half paycheck coming. We qualify for WIC with just DHs income and probably with my half paycheck but not with my full paycheck. I am guessing I should tell them that I recently quit my job. It was paying a truck payment $100 (which is gone, sold), daycare and giving us about $100 cash. And that was every two weeks. I don't want them thinking that I just quit to go on WIC, but we are going to need it until we can figure out what will go where. I need food in my house for my kids.

Stefanie

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Registered: 11-05-2004
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 12:06pm
I would go to the office and they will set you up for everything. I'm sure they won't ask you why your quit your job or whatever. I would go ASAP so you can get some groceries.

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Registered: 01-06-2004
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 12:45pm
Just call and see what they say, no harm in trying.

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Registered: 11-26-2004
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 8:41pm
Just call and they'll set up an appt and tell you what to bring in, You need like proof of residence and a phone or electric bill and your dh's work stub. They'll give you all the info. Good luck.
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Registered: 05-29-2005
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 9:50pm

WIC can take a while to get into depending on where you live. They only cover pregnant moms & children up to age 5 I believe. They usually require certain tests for iron levels & such. I would call ASAP to get the ball rolling.

Crystal

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Registered: 04-08-2005
Wed, 06-01-2005 - 3:22am

Stefanie, You do not have to mention that you just quit. Just take in your dh's paycheck stubs since he is the only one working now. When you call to make an appt (sometimes they take walk ins) ask them what you need to take. Good luck to ya! We wouldn't be able to survive without WIC for our little guys formula.

Olivia




Edited 6/1/2005 3:34 am ET ET by iolivia1972
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