Newark WIC Program - Department of Child and Family Well-Being
This is one of Newark's WIC locations: Newark WIC Program - Department of Child and Family Well-Being. New applications, recertifications and breastfeeding support all start with a phone call to the number below.
Details from public sources — hours and walk-in policies vary by clinic, so call before visiting.
Applying at Newark WIC Program: the short version
- Call first — certifications are by appointment; mention if you're pregnant or applying for an infant (priority scheduling).
- Bring four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income or your Medicaid/SNAP/TANF card, and the children applying.
- Expect 30-60 minutes: paperwork, a free health check (height, weight, iron), and in most states the eWIC card issued the same day.
- Income near the line? A pregnancy adds a household member, and Medicaid enrollment qualifies you automatically — check before ruling yourself out.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment at Newark WIC Program - Department of Child and Family Well-Being?
WIC certifications are by appointment at nearly all clinics — call (973) 733-7628 to book. Pregnant women and infants get priority scheduling (federal rules cap their wait at 10 days). New Jersey also accepts online applications, which shortens the visit.
What should I bring to apply?
Four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income (recent pay stubs — or your Medicaid, SNAP or TANF card, which counts by itself), and the children applying. Full walkthrough in our application guide.
What are the income limits right now?
For July 2026-June 2027: $40,034/year for a household of 2, $50,542 for 3, $61,050 for 4 (gross income, 185% of poverty). A pregnancy counts as at least one extra household member — and Medicaid, SNAP or TANF enrollment qualifies you automatically.
Can fathers or grandparents bring the kids?
Yes — any parent or legal caregiver can apply for and manage WIC benefits for an eligible child. WIC is not limited to mothers.
Other WIC clinics in Newark
Rutgers NJMS WIC
90 Bergen Street 5th floor, Suite 5400 · (973) 972-3416
Saint James Newark Community Health Center
155 Jefferson Street, First Floor · (973) 465-3903
Dayton Newark Community Health Center - Ne
101 Ludlow Street · (973) 565-0355
Newark Beth Israel - Newark WIC Program
166 Lyons Avenue · (973) 733-5158
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