
Maternity Support Services, Infant Case Management, and WIC
Locations and referral information
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
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
Link/share our site at www.kingcounty.gov/wic-firststeps