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Alternate Name
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Allegany County Health Department, WIC
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Description
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NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE: Provides supplemental food vouchers and a nutrition education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, nursing mothers and households with children up to five years old. Offers breastfeeding support.
*Gross income before taxes, effective May 2, 2023 | Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly | | 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | | 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 | | 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 | | 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 | | 5 | $65,009 | $5,418 | | 6 | $74,518 | $6,210 | | 7 | $84,027 | $7,003 | | 8 | $93,536 | $7,795 | For each additional
family member add | +$9,509 | +$793 |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Allegany County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Pregnant women, new mothers, nursing mothers and households with children up to five years old who meet income guidelines. Families already receiving some type of Social Service benefits (SNAP, Medical Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance) are automatically eligible. Fathers/Grandparents/Kinship care/Foster parents caring for children up to five years old who meet income guidelines or child is receiving Medical Assistance, SNAP or Temporary Cash Assistance.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Teen: Yes; Child: Yes; Family: Yes; Female: Yes;
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Languages Offered
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Accomodations possible.
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Program Fees
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Free
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Application Process
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Call for appointment.
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Documents Required
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Photo ID, proof of residence, income, and verified proof of pregnancy.
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Normal Wait Times
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Up to one week
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Programs at this agency
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Lower Eastern Shore, Women, Infants and Children Program
Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Women, Infants and Children Program
Carroll County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Cecil County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Frederick County WIC Program
Garrett County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Harford County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Howard County Health Department, WIC Program
Queen Anne's County Health Department, Upper Shore WIC Office
Washington County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Prince George's County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Johns Hopkins Women, Infants and Children Program
Baltimore City Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Baltimore County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Southern Maryland, Women, Infants and Children Program
Mid-Shore Women, Infants and Children Program
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Toll Free Number
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800-242-4942
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Fax Number
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301-777-5861
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Main
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301-759-5020
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301-759-5021
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Main Email Address
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achd.nutrition@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Main Contact Title
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Main Contact Phone
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Main Contact Email Address
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Tricia Evix
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director of Nutrition Services
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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301-759-5021
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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tricia.evix@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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12501 Willowbrook Road, South East
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License Accreditation
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Registered Dietician and Registered Nurse both hold Maryland licenses. We also have an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant on staff. Allegany County Health Department is accredited with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)
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