WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

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.

En Español

Hours Open

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

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About WIC
Income Requirements
WIC Locations
Lactation Services

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, 2019 - June 30, 2020

A household with 1 member may earn up to $1,926 gross monthly.
A household with 2 members may earn up to $2,607 gross monthly.
A household with 3 members may earn up to $3,289 gross monthly.
A household with 4 members may earn up to $3,970 gross monthly.
A household with 5 members may earn up to $4,652 gross monthly.
A household with 6 members may earn up to $5,333 gross monthly.
A household with 7 members may earn up to $6,015 gross monthly.
A household with 8 members may earn up to $6,696 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:

Breastfeeding peer counselors English/Spanish
La Leche League Support Group
Hospital grade breast pumps
Lactation consult with a breastfeeding expert
Breastfeeding classes - offered monthly in English and Spanish
- July 2019 Schedule

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.

For breastfeeding-specific help please contact: