Washington Parish (Bogalusa) Health Unit

626 Carolina Avenue
Bogalusa, LA - 70427
(985) 732-6615

County: Washington County

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Hours:

• Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Wednesday closed
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday closed
• Saturday closed
• Sunday closed

** Please call to verify all WIC Hours posted on the website as hours change frequently.

Office Information:

Applying for WIC in Louisiana

Eligibility:
    Residency: Must be a resident of Louisiana.
    Category: Pregnant, breastfeeding postpartum (up to 1 year), new mother (up to 6 months postpartum), infant, or child under 5 years old.
    Income: Meet income guidelines based on family size and income. Check the guidelines online.
    Nutritional Risk: Determined to be at nutritional risk by a healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, etc.).



Documents Required:

For either application method, be prepared to submit the following documents (originals and copies):

    Proof of residency: Driver's license, utility bill, etc.
    Proof of identity: ID card, birth certificate, etc.
    Proof of income: Pay stubs, W-2 form, etc. for all household members.
    Proof of pregnancy or breastfeeding: If applicable.
    Child's health record: If applicable.
    Healthcare professional's statement of nutritional risk: If applicable.


Apply at this location or online through the WIC E-WIC system launched in October 2023.
Visit https://louisianawic.org/about/apply-online/.

The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women.