Related
Links:
• American Dietetic
Association
• Breastfeeding.com
•
Child
Health Topics
• Five-A-Day Program
• Food Allergy
Network
• Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
• National
Nutrition Month
• US Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
• WIC
Facts
• More Public Health Links and Books
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If you meet the income guidelines and you
are pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding, or you have an infant or child
under the age of five, you may qualify for WIC.
Many working families qualify.
Income guidelines
for WIC are effective July 1, 2008 through
June
30, 2009. The monthly guidelines are as follows:
Number Gross Monthly Household
Household Members* Income |
| 1 |
$0 |
up to |
$1604 |
| 2 |
$0 |
up to |
$2159 |
| 3 |
$0 |
up to |
$2714 |
| 4 |
$0 |
up to |
$3269 |
| 5 |
$0 |
up to |
$3824 |
| 6 |
$0 |
up to |
$4379 |
| 7 |
$0 |
up to |
$4934 |
| 8 |
$0 |
up to |
$5489 |
*One pregnant woman is
a household of two. For over 8 household
members,
or if you have any income questions, call
your local WIC office.
For an appointment, please
call:
WIC SECRETARY
(719)578-3225
WIC is an equal opportunity
program.
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What do I
get from WIC?
• Nutritious foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, cereal,
juice, and dried beans or peanut butter.
• Personalized nutrition education.
• Breastfeeding education and support.
• Referrals to other health care, food, and community
programs.
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Locations: |
Main
Office
El Paso County Dept. of
Health & Environment
301 South Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(Map) |
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North
Office
4360 Montebello Dr
Suite 1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(Map) |
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Meadows
Park Office
Meadows Park Community Center
1943 South El Paso
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(Map)
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Fountain
Valley Office
Lorraine Education Center
301 East Iowa
Fountain, CO 80817
(Map) |
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