* links to another page
- Ordering Materials
- A-19 Submission Checklist
- Assessment Questions
- Breastfeeding and Baby Behavior Materials
- Breastfeeding Flange FITS Guide
- Breast Pump Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Multi-user Report
- Breast Pump Mailing Label Request Form
- Breast Pump Release of Liability Form
- Breastfeeding Pump Documentation Guide
- Breast Pump and Supply Order Form*
- Breast Pump Resources
- CDC-WHO Growth Charts
- Certified Dietitian Application*
- External Fiscal/Contract Communication Table
- Fair Hearing Brochure
- Hematology Supply Order Forms
- Income Intake Tool
- Individual Authorization to Release WIC Information
- Mailed Card Letter
- Mailed QR Code Letter
- Medical Assistant Applications*
- No Proof of Identity Form (Affidavit for Identity)
- No Proof of Residency Form (Affidavit for Residency)
- Not Eligible Letters
- Nutrition Education Materials
- Outreach Materials*
- Overdue Pump Letter
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grids
- Race and Ethnicity Tool
- Rights and Responsibilities Forms
- Shopping with Your WIC Card
- Statement of Income Form (Affidavit for Income)
- Temporary Certification for Missing Proof of Income Form
- Tips for Stand-Beside Card Readers
- Time Study Workbook
- Training Materials*
- We Missed You Letters
- WIC Benefits and Foods
- WIChealth Online Nutrition Education
- WIC Services Worksheets
- WIC Staff and Clinic Change Form and Guide*
Ordering WIC Materials
Orders will be filled and shipped directly to you from the Washington State Department of Printing Fulfillment Center.
Use the instructions below to order from the Washington State Department of Printing's myFulfillment. Internet orders are shipped approximately 2-3 days after the order is placed.
Ordering Instructions
- Go to the Department of Printing's website at myfulfillment.wa.gov.
- You will be asked if you are new or if you have been here before. Click on the appropriate box.
- If you are new, you will be asked to enter a user name and password. (Use your email address as your login. This allows Department of Printing to easily find your password should you ever forget it.) If someone else is not using your login, it will immediately be accepted. Write down your login and password for future reference.
- Steps to find the products:
- On the left side select “Fulfillment (By Agency).”
- Select “Health (DOH).”
- Select “WIC.”
- You are now at the WIC materials, which are broken down into categories. Click on the category and then find the item you are wanting.
- Once you find the item you are looking for, click on the item, input the quantity you wish to order, then click "Add to Cart."
- Once you click on “Add to Cart” it will place your items in your shopping cart.
- You can continue shopping and updating the cart until you have all of the items you wish to receive and then you will need to “Check Out.”
- Enter all your shipping information. (Please note—all items will be shipped to a physical address—no PO Boxes please)
When entering your contact and ship to information please note…- Enter your first name in the “First Name” field.
- Your last name in the “Last Name” field.
- Enter "WIC Clinic" in the "Organization" field.
- Please be sure to include your phone number with area code.
- Click the “Continue” button and you should see a confirmation of your order.
- Please print the confirmation page including the web order number for your records.
- If there are any problems with your order or the ordering process please contact us at WIC@doh.wa.gov or 1-800-841-1410. We will need your confirmation order number to track and assist you with your order.
A-19 Submission Checklist
The A-19 Submission Checklist helps ensure consistency, prompt approval and processing of your billing, and a smooth A-19 review process. Find the checklist that fits your situation below:
For LHJs
For Non-LHJs
Assessment Questions and Assessment Tool
Washington WIC uses standardized questions when program eligibility is determined at initial and subsequent certifications. The questions are specific to participant category and infant age. These questions support WIC staff in completing the nutrition assessment, determining WIC risk eligibility and starting a dialogue with the participant about what they want and need related to nutrition and health.
- Assessment Questions
- Assessment Questions Tool
Breastfeeding and Baby Behavior Materials
The Breastfeeding Resources Spreadsheet (Excel) contains numerous links to valuable breastfeeding resources. Staff can refer to this spreadsheet while working with clients, during staff training, or on their own.
Breast Pump Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Multi-user Report
Complete the Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Multi-user Electric Pump Report when all attempts to recover a pump are exhausted. You can complete the report via the online form or PDF form below.
Breast Pump Mailing Label Request Form
Use the online Breast Pump Mailing Label Request Form to request mailing labels from the State WIC Office. See the online form for more details. For questions, please email WICBreastPumps@doh.wa.gov.
Breastfeeding Flange FITS Guide
A handout for participants with information about optimal flange fit and guidance. Washington WIC collaborated with Babies in Common to edit and translate The Flange FITS Guide.
- Flange FITS Guide - view all languages
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Breast Pump Release of Liability Form
- Breast Pump Release of Liability Form - view all languages
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Breastfeeding Pump Documentation Guide
The Pump Documentation Guide (PDF) provides staff with helpful reminders and examples on how to document all breastfeeding, pump, pump supply, and contact notes in Cascades, as required by Volume 1, Chapter 15 Breastfeeding Policy and Procedures.
Breast Pump Resources
Breast Pump Resources (PDF): A printer-friendly handout for staff and participants with links to helpful how-to and introduction videos/PDFs about the breast pumps offered through the WA WIC program.
- Breast Pump Resources - View all languages
CDC-WHO Growth Charts
WIC uses the following growth charts for infants and children from birth to 24 months of age. These are the Center for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts based on the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards.
- Boys: Length-for-age and Weight-for-age (PDF)
- Boys: Head circumference-for-age and Weight-for-length (PDF)
- Girls: Length-for-age and Weight-for-age (PDF)
- Girls: Head circumference-for-age and Weight-for-length (PDF)
External Fiscal/Contract Communication Table
Fair Hearing Brochure
WIC policy requires staff to provide the WIC Fair Hearing brochure (PDF) to applicants and participants who feel staff incorrectly or unfairly determined them ineligible for WIC services. See the Washington State WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter 20 (PDF) for more information.
- WIC Fair Hearing brochure - view all languages
Hematology Supply Order Forms
- Use this Hematology Order Form to order all McKesson, Masimo, and HemoCue Hematology supplies.
- Once we process your order, we will send an acknowledgement email with a copy of your order from WICHematology@doh.wa.gov to keep for your records.
- Keep the acknowledgement email and the completed order records (packing slip) on file for six years according to fiscal retention policy.
- Contact WICHematology@doh.wa.gov for questions.
Income Intake Tool
This optional Income Intake Tool (PDF) helps staff gather income information in a more confidential manner. The client can fill out the form and staff ask follow-up questions about the information as needed before entering it in Client Services.
- Arabic (PDF)
- Burmese (PDF)
- Chinese (PDF)
- Korean (PDF)
- Russian (PDF)
- Somali (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
- Vietnamese (PDF)
Individual Authorization to Release WIC Information
Participants sign the Individual Authorization to Release WIC Information when they are giving permission to release confidential participant information.
- Individual Authorization to Release WIC Information - View all languages
Mailed Card Letter
Letter clinic staff send when mailing the WIC Card to a participant.
- Mailed Card Letter - View all languages
Mailed QR Code Letter
Letter to mail to participants with their QR code sticker.
- Mailed QR Code Letter - View all languages
No Proof of Identity Form (Affidavit for Identity)
Participants sign the No Proof of Identity Form (Affidavit for Identity) when proof of identity doesn’t exist, was destroyed, or was lost due to theft. See Volume 1, Chapter 6–Income (PDF) for more information.
- No Proof of Identity Form (Affidavit for Identity) - View all languages
No Proof of Residency Form (Affidavit for Residency)
Participants sign the No Proof of Residency Form (Affidavit for Residency) when proof of residency doesn’t exist, for example when the person is experiencing homelessness or is a migrant, the proof was destroyed, or was lost due to theft. See Volume 1, Chapter 6–Income (PDF) for more information.
- No Proof of Residency Form (Affidavit for Residency) - View other languages
Not Eligible Letter
WIC policy requires staff to provide the Not Eligible letter (PDF) to applicants who don't qualify for WIC services and to participants that staff take off WIC. See the Washington State WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter 20 (PDF) for more information.
- Not Eligible Letter – view other languages
Nutrition Education Materials
- 0-6 Months–Tips for My First Six Months
- 6-12 Months-Tips for Me As An Older Baby
- Beans: The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes
- Healthy Fish Guide - Fish/Seafood Wallet Card
- Healthy Choices for Kids
- Healthy Tips for New Moms
- Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- I Can Eat Finger Foods
- I'm Ready for a Cup
- I'm Ready! Feeding Family Foods to Your Baby
- I'm 1 – Let's have fun!
- I'm 2 – Look what I can do!
- I'm 3 – Please play with me!
- I'm 4 – Let's explore!
- Iodine information sheet
- Gestational Diabetes: My Pregnancy, My Baby, and Me:
- Pump Up the Iron
- Stay Healthy
- The Facts About Constipation
- Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
- Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters
- 55 Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables Every Day
Overdue Pump Letter
- English (Word)
- Amharic (Word)
- Arabic (Word)
- Burmese (PDF)
- Chinese (Word)
- Korean (Word)
- Omoro (Word)
- Russian (Word)
- Somali (Word)
- Spanish (Word)
- Tigrinya (Word)
- Vietnamese (Word)
Prenatal Weight Gain Grids
The Washington WIC Nutrition Program uses prenatal weight gain grids based on the 2009 Institute of Medicine (IOM) prenatal weight gain guidelines. A pregnant woman's weight is plotted on a prenatal weight gain grid based on her pre-pregnant Body Mass Index (BMI) and if it is a singleton or multiples pregnancy.
Singleton Grids
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI < 18.5 (Underweight) (PDF)
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI 18.5–24.9 (Normal weight) (PDF)
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI 25–29.9 (Overweight) (PDF)
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI > 30 (Obese) (PDF)
Multiples Grids
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI < 18.5 (Underweight) (PDF)
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI 18.5–24.9 (Normal weight) (PDF)
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI 25–29.9 (Overweight) (PDF)
- Prenatal Weight Gain Grid BMI > 30 (Obese) (PDF)
Race and Ethnicity Tool
Staff provide the Race and Ethnicity Tool (PDF) to participants so they can review the definitions of the federal race and ethnicity categories and provide their self-declared information.
See Volume 1, Chapter 18 – Certification (PDF) for more information.
- Race and Ethnicity Tool - view all languages
Rights and Responsibilities Forms
The Rights and Responsibilities form (PDF) was revised to use with Cascades, WIC Cards, and reflect the Participant Violations and Sanctions Table published in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
- Rights and Responsibilities form - view all languages
Shopping with Your WIC Card
Handout for participants with information about shopping with a WIC Card and reading the WIC receipt. Staff can also use this as a visual tool when sharing information with participants about using WIC Cards at the store.
Shopping with Your WIC Card (PDF) | Shopping with Your WIC Card Spanish (PDF)
Statement of Income Form (Affidavit for Income)
Participants sign the Statement of Income Form when proof of income doesn’t exist, for example when the person has no income, works for cash or income documentation was destroyed in a house fire or natural disaster. See Volume 1, Chapter 6–Income (PDF) for more information.
- Statement of Income Form (Affidavit for Income) - View all languages
Temporary Certification for Missing Proof of Income Form
WIC policy requires that participants fill out and sign the Temporary Certification for Missing Proof of Income Form when proof of income exists but the person didn't provide it at the certification appointment. See Volume 1, Chapter 6–Income (PDF) for more information.
- Temporary Certification for Missing Proof of Income Form - View all languages
Tips for Stand-Beside Card Readers
Information for WIC shoppers using small grocery stores with stand-beside card readers for purchasing WIC foods.
- Tips for Stand-Beside Card Readers - View all languages
Time Study Workbook
This tool helps WIC staff track time worked in the four WIC cost types.
We Missed You Letters
WIC policy states staff send the We Missed You letter for all categories to clients who miss WIC appointments. A separate letter is required for pregnant women who miss their first scheduled WIC appointment. English and Spanish letters will print from CIMS Client Services. All languages are located here for printing.
- Letter for pregnant women who miss their first WIC appointment
- Letter for all clients who miss WIC appointments
WIC Benefits and Foods
- Infant Formula
- WIC Approved Formulas List (PDF)
- Formulas Provided by the Washington State WIC Program (PDF)
Includes images of all formulas approved by Washington WIC - Can Sizes, Yields and Maximum Amounts of WIC Approved Formulas Table (PDF)
- WIC Clinic Response to Formula Requests (Flow Chart) (PDF)
- Process to Request Formula from Medicaid (PDF)
- WIC/Medicaid Nutrition Form (PDF)
- WIC Shopping Guide
- WIC Medical Documentation Forms
WIChealth Online Nutrition Education
Welcome to WIChealth Video – This video explains how participants can use WIChealth.
Staff Resources
WIChealth.org Rack Card
Options for using the rack card:
- Order print copies through MyPrint. Go to: Nutrition Education/WIChealth.org materials
- Use the online fillable pdf:
- How to use WIChealth.org
- Cómo utilizar WICHealth.org
*Tip: Fill in the WIC Agency, Clinic name, and WIC Family ID#. Use a snipping tool or screen shot and email image to participant.
- Use the email template available for Microsoft Outlook email users. Contact WAWICTraining@doh.wa.org to request.
WH Lesson Recommendation Guide
Promotional Materials for WIC Participants from WIChealth.org
- Promotional Bookmark
- Promotional Poster 1
- Promotional Poster 2
Questions? Contact: WAWICTraining@doh.wa.gov
WIC Services Worksheets
WIC Services Worksheets guide staff in recording information for WIC Certifications, Health Assessments, and other appointments when Cascades is unavailable. Staff follow the Guidelines for Using the WIC Service Worksheets (PDF) to:
- Record participant information while Cascades is unavailable.
- Enter participant information into Cascades from the worksheet.
- Scan the worksheets and any attached forms into Cascades, once the event is over.
Use the WIC Services Worksheet for the participant's category:
- Breastfeeding/Non-Breastfeeding WIC Services Worksheet (PDF)
- Child WIC Services Worksheet (PDF)
- Infant WIC Services Worksheet (PDF)
- Pregnant WIC Services Worksheet (PDF)
- Healthy Sleep: For you and your baby
- I am a Breastfeeding Baby – Crib Card
- Understanding Your Baby's Cues
- Why Do Babies Cry?