301 S. Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910                                                                                                                 Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Closed Fridays.

WIC

(Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)

How We Protect You

  • We provide qualifying women and children with supplemental food, education on nutrition topics, and referral to community programs.

About WIC

  • WIC is funded through a federal grant.
  • Those eligible include pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children through age 5.
  • WIC clients must have a medical or nutritional reason to qualify.
  • Clients must show proof of identity and residency within El Paso County.
  • WIC clients receive vouchers for nutritious foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, juice, and dried beans or peanut butter.
  • Topics covered in education appointments include:
    • Breastfeeding
    • Childhood obesity
    • Child development
    • The food pyramid guide
    • Feeding infants
    • Nutrition

Income Requirements for WIC (Effective through June 30, 2010)

  • A household with one member may earn up to $1,670 gross monthly.
  • A household with two members may earn up to $2,247 gross monthly.
  • A household with three members may earn up to $2,823 gross monthly.
  • A household with four members may earn up to $3,400 gross monthly.
  • A household with five members may earn up to $3,976 gross monthly.
  • A household with six members may earn up to $4,553 gross monthly.
  • A household with seven members may earn up to $5,130 gross monthly.
  • A household with eight members may earn up to $5,706 gross monthly.
Note: A pregnant woman is considered a household of two. For households with more than eight members, or if you have any questions, please call the WIC office.

How to Contact Us

E-mail: Healthinfo@epchealth.org

Call the Health Department's main number, (719) 578-3199, and choose the option for WIC. We ask for your patience in using our phone system; call volumes may be high.

WIC's hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
   
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