El Paso County Vaccine Distribution Update

El Paso County is currently focused on vaccinating priority populations in Phases 1A and 1B of Colorado's COVID-19 phased vaccine distribution plan.

Phase 1A includes high-risk health care workers and individuals. Phase 1B includes everyone age 70 and older and other specific categories. To learn more about the phases of vaccine distribution, visit the El Paso County Public Health vaccine web page.

Click here if you are a person age 70 and older and seeking information about vaccines.

Watch the Data Dashboard page at elpasocountyhealth.org for more information and please continue to practice prevention measures.

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

Children's Health

Notice: We are currently serving clients and taking new referrals.  Please call 719-578-3199, Option 6 to make an appointment.

Schedule an Appointment

To make an appointment, call (719) 578-3199 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

You can also click here to fill out the online referral form. 

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Hours Open

7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Monday through Friday.

Recommended Websites

Learn how WIC makes a difference in "The Story of WIC" (part 1 and part 2)

About WIC

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
  • Clients must show proof of identity along with proof of residency within Colorado
  • WIC clients receive benefits on their EBT card 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
    • Feeding infants
    • Nutrition

Income Requirements

Guidelines for July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

  • A household with 1 member may earn up to $1,968 gross monthly.
  • A household with 2 members may earn up to $2,658 gross monthly.
  • A household with 3 members may earn up to $3,349  gross monthly.
  • A household with 4 members may earn up to $4,040  gross monthly.
  • A household with 5 members may earn up to $4,730 gross monthly.
  • A household with 6 members may earn up to $5,421 gross monthly.
  • A household with 7 members may earn up to $6,112 gross monthly.
  • A household with 8 members may earn up to $6,802  gross monthly.

Note: For households with more than eight members, or if you have any questions, please call the WIC office. 

WIC Locations

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

Fountain
Address: 97 Widefield Blvd.
Widefield, CO, 80911
Phone: (719) 578-3199

Southeast
Address: 2948 E. Fountain Blvd. 
Colorado Springs, CO, 80910
Phone: (719) 578-3199

Lactation Services

At El Paso County Public Health WIC, we are dedicated to helping moms provide the best nutrition for their baby. All lactation services are FREE for clients participating in WIC. Services offered include: 

For all questions regarding benefits, eligibility for WIC, and appointment scheduling please contact your educator or dial (719) 578-3199 and select option 6 for the WIC front desk.