What is WIC

WIC is The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC does not ask or keep information about visa status or citizenship. All responses are kept confidential.  

WIC gives you resources, knowledge and tools to help you and support your family. It’s free for moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents and all Colorado families who qualify. Whether you're pregnant, already a mom or raising a child younger than 5, you can get the right personalized support for you and your family.

WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and children younger than age 5 healthy. WIC offers you the following benefits:

FREE, HEALTHY FOOD
Fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, cereal, peanut butter, beans, and more.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

• Breastfeeding information

• Breast pumps

• Mom-to-mom support through peer counselors

• Breastfeeding support groups

• Classes and information

• Community breastfeeding resources

NUTRITION EDUCATION

• Caring for a new baby

• Personalized nutrition counseling

• Meal planning​

• Planning meals on a budget

• Shopping tips

• Nutritional needs during pregnancy

• Family-friendly recipes
  
  REFERRALS TO CARE BEYOND WIC
  Low-cost immunization referrals.
  Referrals for low-cost medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing, breastfeeding support and other services that can benefit the whole family.
  Substance abuse counseling.
  Domestic abuse counseling.
  Social services.