Teche Action WIC Clinic Franklin

1113 Weber Street
Franklin, LA - 70538
(337) 828-2550

County: Saint Mary County

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Hours:

• Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Saturday closed
• Sunday closed

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

Office Information:

Our Teche Action Clinic in Franklin is our home office. We offer a wide range of services at this clinic, including primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, dental, podiatry, OB/GYN, patient assistance, pharmacy, WIC services and breastfeeding counseling. Whatever you may need, we are proud to offer high-quality and personalized care.

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.