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Nutrition for Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
WIC is currently enrolling new families. Call your nearest WIC office to schedule an appointment. Appointments are completed by phone.
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What is WIC?
WIC provides free nutritious foods and nutrition education to improve the health of participating families that include pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of 5 years.
All families are welcome—moms, dads, grandparents, kinship care and foster parents.
Good nutrition during pregnancy, after delivery and for young children is so important for good growth. Foods on WIC contain specific nutrients to promote good health. WIC provides eating tips, parenting support and referrals to other programs you are interested in.
WIC has staff trained in lactation to support you on your breastfeeding journey! Click here for breastfeeding resources.
How do I join?
It’s easy to join! Call 303-795-HLTH or request an appointment.
If a family member participates in Medicaid, SNAP or TANF they will automatically qualify financially.
This pre-screening tool will show you if you qualify.
What do families receive?
- Nutritious foods to improve your health. There is the list of foods available in the program:
- Free nutrition counseling with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and caring, qualified staff you can trust and who care about you.
- Breastfeeding support provided by staff trained in lactation.
- Referrals to other community partners to assist your family, for example local food pantries, health and dental care coverage, housing assistance and more.
- Shopping with WIC tips
Learn helpful tips about shopping, which foods to purchase and so much more.
Breastfeeding Support
WIC has staff trained in lactation to support you! WIC also has a variety of breastpumps to meet your needs.
WIC Breastfeeding and Early Infant Feeding classes are designed for pregnant mothers or mothers with newborn babies who participate in the WIC program. Join in to learn the latest recommendations and get your questions answered by experts! Meet other mothers and learn tips from caring, supportive staff on how to be successful with breastfeeding.
Register for an upcoming WIC breastfeeding class
Las clases de lactancia materna y alimentación infantil temprana de WIC están diseñadas para madres embarazadas o madres con bebés recién nacidos que participan en el programa WIC. ¡Únase para conocer las últimas recomendaciones y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas por parte de expertos! Conozca a otras madres y aprenda consejos del personal atento y solidario sobre cómo tener éxito con la lactancia materna.
Regístrese para una próxima clase de lactancia de WIC
Your Rights
WIC takes your rights very seriously and want you to know what they are. Colorado WIC participant rights and responsibilities: