WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

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

• 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

• A household with 1 member may earn up to $1,679 gross monthly.
• A household with 2 members may earn up to $2,268 gross monthly.
• A household with 3 members may earn up to $2,857 gross monthly.
• A household with 4 members may earn up to $3,446 gross monthly.
• A household with 5 members may earn up to $4,035 gross monthly.
• A household with 6 members may earn up to $4,624 gross monthly.
• A household with 7 members may earn up to $5,213 gross monthly.
• A household with 8 members may earn up to $5,802 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. 

• Main
  Address: 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road
  Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
  Phone: (719) 578-3199

• Southeast 
  Address: 97 Widefield Blvd., Widefield, CO, 80911
  Phone: (719) 575-8571