× The federal government has shut down due to the failures of the President and Congress to continue government funding. Millions of Californians receiving benefits from state programs may be impacted. For now, California’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will continue to provide services and enroll eligible families as long as funding is available. No new federal funding to California WIC will be provided until the President and Congress take action. Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments. This information is subject to change, so please monitor the California WIC website for updates.

Please be wary of potential highly partisan political messaging while visiting federal government websites for information related to the federal government shutdown.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

People in local agency clinic waiting room

WPPM and Policy Resources

Applicable state and federal regulations, as well as policies for administration of the CA WIC program, are listed below. The CDPH/WIC Division developed the WIC Policy and Procedures Manual (WPPM), which contains the policies and procedures, forms, and job aids for CA WIC local agencies.