WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

El Paso County Public Health’s WIC (Women Infants and Children) is here for you with supplemental food assistance, information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support and community referrals. WIC supports moms, dads and caregivers of young children across the state, including moms who recently had a baby or are pregnant.  

• WIC is funded through a federal grant
• To qualify for WIC in Colorado, you must live in the state and be:
  • a pregnant woman;
  • a mom breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age;
  • a new mom who had a baby or was pregnant in the past 6 months;
  • a baby;
  • or a child younger than 5 years. 
• WIC welcomes all income-eligible parents and caregivers! If you are a dad, grandparent, foster parent or any caregiver of a child under 5 years of age, you may get WIC for your child.
• Clients must show proof of identity along with proof of residency within Colorado.  You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for the WIC program.  Being on WIC is not considered when applying for changes to legal status, and WIC does not collect information about citizenship or immigration.
• WIC clients receive benefits on their EBT card for nutritious foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, juice, and dried beans or peanut butter. Along with written resources, there’s a convenient app that can help clients grocery shop and get the most out of their benefits. 
• Some topics covered in education appointments include:
  • Breastfeeding
  • Healthy eating habits
  • Child development
  • Feeding infants
  • Nutrition
  • Community referrals