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Maternity Support Services, Infant Case Management, and WIC

Locations and referral information

Información en español

WIC is a supplemental food program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants and children.

  • WIC provides health screenings, nutrition and health education, and help getting other services
  • Experts help with breastfeeding
  • Clients receive monthly benefits to buy nutritious foods.
  • Additional details about WIC can be found at: www.kingcounty.gov/wic

First Steps is a two-part program offered by Public Health — Seattle & King County that helps pregnant and parenting individuals to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.

  • It includes Maternity Support Services (MSS) and Infant Case Management (ICM).
  • Working with your MSS care team, you'll receive health education and counseling during your pregnancy and until your baby turns two months old.
  • ICM is designed to help families with infants learn about and use medical, social, educational and other resources to help infants thrive. Additional details about MSS and ICM can be found at: www.kingcounty.gov/mss

How to make First Steps referrals (for providers)

Download and complete a fillable PDF form to make a referral for First Steps services, including Public Health Nurse home visits.

Or, call the Information and Referral Line at 206-263-8374. To refer yourself, please call our Information and Referral Line at 206-263-8374.

How to access First Steps and WIC services


Public Health offers First Steps and WIC services at multiple locations across King County. Home or off-site visits are also available. To schedule an appointment, call 206-263-9300.

See also: Lactation Coalition of King County (PDF) for a list of services, resources, support, consultation, lactation classes, and more.

Locations in Seattle/Shoreline/Skyway

4400 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Phone: 206-263-7908

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Phone: 206-477-2335

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2611 NE 125th St., Suite #145, Seattle, WA 98125

Phone: 206-477-0014

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

10521 Meridian Ave N, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133

Phone: 206-263-9440

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

17018 – 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA

By appointment only: 206-477-0014

1501 N. 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Phone: 206-477-2335

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

6020 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Phone: 206-477-1870

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

9934 8th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Phone: 206-477-0002 or 206-477-1870

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Locations in South King County

126 Auburn Ave, Suite 400, Auburn, WA 98002

HealthPoint phone: 253-735-0166
WIC phone: 206-477-1870

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

17500 SE 392nd St, Auburn, WA 98092

Phone: 206-263-2460

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

901 Auburn Way N, Suite A, Auburn, WA 98002

Phone: 206-477-0600

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

26401 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Phone: 206-870-3588

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • 2nd and 4th Saturday per month: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

1335 Cole St, Enumclaw, WA 98022

Phone: 206-263-2460

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

33431 13th Place S, Federal Way, WA 98003

Phone: 206-477-6800

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

13111 SE 274th St, Kent, WA 98030

Phone: 206-263-2460

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

403 E. Meeker St, Suite 200, Kent, WA 98030

Phone: 206-263-2460

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

Phone: 206-477-6950

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

3201 NE 7th St, Renton, WA 98056

Phone: 206-477-0100

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

4040 South 188th St, Suite 201, SeaTac, WA 98188

Phone: 206-477-1870

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

12704 76th Ave S, Seattle, WA

Phone: 206-477-1870

  • Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

17928 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070

Phone: 206-291-7336 or 206-477-1870

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Every 3rd Wed of the month: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Locations in East King County

14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007

Phone: 206-477-2335

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

10414 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA 98011

Phone: 206-477-0014

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

39157 E. Commercial St., Carnation, WA 98014

Phone: 206-477-2335

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Thursday: 9:15 am - 4:30 pm

13030 121st Way NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

Phone: 206-477-0014

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

122 East 3rd St, North Bend, WA 98045

Phone: 206-477-2335

First Steps and WIC availability:

  • First and Third Friday of the month: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

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