University Hospital Rainbow Ctr for Women & Children - University Hospital
WIC services for the Cleveland area are available at University Hospital Rainbow Ctr for Women & Children - University Hospital. Below: direct phone, address with map, and the four documents that make your first appointment a one-visit process.
Details from public sources — hours and walk-in policies vary by clinic, so call before visiting.
Your first visit in 60 seconds
- 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 University Hospital Rainbow Ctr for Women & Children - University Hospital?
WIC certifications are by appointment at nearly all clinics — call (216) 675-6605 to book. Pregnant women and infants get priority scheduling (federal rules cap their wait at 10 days).
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 Cleveland
MetroHealth Main - Women's & Children's Pa
2500 MetroHealth Drive · (216) 778-4932
MetroHealth McCafferty Health Center
4242 Lorain Avenue, 3rd Floor · (216) 957-4921
MH Ohio City Health Center
4747 Lorain Avenue · (216) 957-4921
MetroHealth Broadway Health Center
6835 Broadway Avenue · (216) 957-1950
Care Alliance
2916 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor · (216) 706-5140
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WIC vs SNAP
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