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.

Formula Shortages

Updated information for WIC families regarding baby and toddler formula shortages and recalls can be found at the Colorado WIC website. Information includes:

• What is causing the shortage
• Tips to locate formula
• What to do if you have run out of formula
• Formula options for WIC families

Colorado WIC information is also available for Healthcare providers assisting WIC families with their formula needs. 

• Colorado WIC Physician Authorization Form

Contact your local WIC office for help finding formula.

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. . 

• 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

It's Easy to Join?

• Call your nearest WIC office to request an appointment.
• If a family member participates in Medicaid, SNAP or TANF they will automatically qualify financially. Find eligibility information here.
• This pre-screening tool will show you if you qualify (gross income is considered, not take-home pay).

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.

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 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.

Las clases de lactancia materna y alimentación infantil temprana de WIC están diseñadas para madres embarazadas o madres con bebés recién nacidos que participan en el programa WIC. ¡Únase para conocer las últimas recomendaciones y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas por parte de expertos! Conozca a otras madres y aprenda consejos del personal atento y solidario sobre cómo tener éxito con la lactancia materna.
Regístrese para una próxima clase de lactancia de WIC

Breast Feeding Support

Breastfeeding is the healthiest option for babies and mothers. The Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding until age two.

However, according to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, in Colorado only 1 out of 4 infants are breastfed exclusively for the first six months of life and 1 out of 4 infants continue to be breastfed through their first birthday. Breastfeeding mothers need support from their community to be successful.

• Breastfeeding Resources
• Breastfeeding for Families
  Find local lactation consultants, specialized breastfeeding support, and resources to help you successfully breastfeed.
• Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care
  Find out what it takes to become a breastfeeding friendly certified child care provider.
• Breastfeeding Friendly Employer
  Become a breastfeeding friendly workplace and support breastfeeding mothers and their families. Family friendly policies are good for business.
• Breastfeeding Friendly Health Care
  Resources for your patients and ideas to make your office more breastfeeding friendly. Learn how health care providers can build their breastfeeding management skills.