
First Steps – MSS/ICM Services and WIC
Locations and referral information
WIC is a supplemental food program for clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding/chestfeeding, infants and children.
- WIC provides health screenings, nutrition and health education, and help getting other services
- Experts help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding
- 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 individuals who are pregnant during and after their pregnancy (miscarriage, termination, or childbirth), and helps parents raise 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 two months after your pregnancy ends (miscarriage, termination, or childbirth).
- ICM helps parents of 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 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 am to 5 pm
2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Tuesdays: 8 am - 5 pm
- Fridays: 8 am - 5 pm
2611 NE 125th St., Suite #145, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 206-477-0014
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Thursdays: 8 am - 5 pm
10521 Meridian Ave N, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-263-9440
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm
17018 – 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
1501 N. 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month: 9 am - 5 pm
6020 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Phone: 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday and Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday: 1 pm - 5 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 am - 5 pm
Locations in South King County
126 Auburn Ave, Suite 400, Auburn, WA 98002
HealthPoint phone: 206-263-2460
WIC phone: 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday and Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
17500 SE 392nd St, Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Thursday: 8 am - 5 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 pm
26401 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone: 206-870-3588
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
- 2nd and 4th Saturday per month: 9 am - 3 pm
- Every Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm
1335 Cole St, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
33431 13th Place S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 206-477-6800
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
- Every 2nd Saturday of the month: 8 am - 1 pm
13111 SE 274th St, Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
403 E. Meeker St, Suite 200, Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 206-477-6950
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
3201 NE 7th St, Renton, WA 98056
Phone: 206-477-0100
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
4040 South 188th St, Suite 201, SeaTac, WA 98188
Phone: 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Tuesday - Friday: 8 am - 5 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 am - 4 pm
Locations in East King County
14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday: 8 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
- Every 5th Thursday of the month: 8 am - 5 pm
10414 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: 206-477-0014
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
39157 E. Commercial St., Carnation, WA 98014
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month: 8 am - 5 pm
13030 121st Way NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 206-477-0014
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday through Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
- Friday: closed
122 East 3rd St, North Bend, WA 98045
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- By appointment.
Link/share our site at www.kingcounty.gov/wic-firststeps