Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a critical tool in improving health and nutrition for mothers, babies, and young children. The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule changes that increase eligible foods and beverages will increase culturally-relevant options and improve health equity in Adams County. Read our full comment here.

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What is WIC?

WIC provides free nutritious foods and nutrition education to improve the health of participating families that include pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of 5 years. The program is a critical tool in improving health and nutrition for mothers, babies, and young children. The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule changes that increase eligible foods and beverages will increase culturally-relevant options and improve health equity in Adams County. Read ACHD’s full comment here.

• Good nutrition during pregnancy, after delivery and for young children is so important for good growth.  
• Foods on WIC contain specific nutrients to promote good health. 
• WIC provides eating tips, parenting support and referrals to other programs you are interested in.
• All families are welcome - moms, dads, grandparents, kinship care and foster parents.
• WIC has staff trained in lactation to support you on your breastfeeding journey! Click here for breastfeeding resources.
• Colorado WIC Participant Rights and Responsibilities

Is WIC Easy to Join?

• WIC is currently enrolling new families.
• If a family member participates in Medicaid, SNAP or TANF they will automatically qualify financially. 
• This pre-screening tool will show you if you qualify (gross income is considered, not take-home pay).
• Appointments are completed by phone. Call your nearest WIC office to schedule an appointment (see locations listed at the right).
• Food is purchased at local grocery stores with an eWIC card.
• WIC Shopping Information
• Eligibility Information
• Food List

What do families receive?

• Nutritious foods to improve your health. This is the list of foods on the program (español and other languages.)
• Free nutrition counseling with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and caring, qualified staff you can trust and who care about you.
• Breastfeeding support provided by staff trained in lactation.
• Referrals to other community partners to assist your family, for example dental care or SNAP.

Learn helpful tips about shopping, which foods to purchase and so much more.

Other WIC Incentives: More Fruits and Vegetables!

Participants one year and older receive $35 of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables each month through September 2022 and perhaps longer. Additional food received is valued at $50 and includes milk, cheese, peanut butter, beans, eggs, whole grain bread and much more. Save money and improve the nutrition of your family by joining the WIC Program today.

The WIC Program is completing all appointments by phone. 

• WIC is currently enrolling new families. 
• Appointments are completed by phone. Call your nearest WIC office to schedule an appointment (see locations listed at the right).
• Food is purchased at local grocery stores with an eWIC card.
• WIC Shopping Information
• Eligibility Information
• Food List

WIC Breastfeeding Support

We support all families! The terms “she,” “mother,” “mom,” or other references to females also includes people identifying as other genders and non-binary. Breastfeeding also includes chest feeding, body feeding, and the expression of human milk for the purpose of feeding infants and children. See below for our list of services.

Information and Guidance

Our WIC staff is trained in lactation support for clients.

Classes

WIC Breastfeeding and Early Infant Feeding classes are designed for pregnant mothers or mothers with newborn babies who participate in the WIC program. Join in to learn the latest recommendations and get your questions answered by experts! Meet other mothers and learn tips from caring, supportive staff on how to be successful with breastfeeding. 

Register for an upcoming WIC breastfeeding class.

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program The best support often comes from other people who have breastfed their own babies. Learn more about the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.

Breast Pumps

WIC can provide breast pump loans and information. Ask your clinic for more information.

See additional breastfeeding Support Information for Families.