Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - How to Guide
WIC is The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants and Children. WIC gives you funds, resources, knowledge and tools to help you and support your family. It’s free for moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents and all Colorado families who qualify. Whether you're pregnant, already a mom or raising a child younger than 5, you can get the right personalized support for you and your family.
WIC Colorado Website: https://www.coloradowic.gov/homepage
Eligibility
To qualify for WIC, you must live in Colorado and be a:
Pregnant woman
Mom breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
New mom who had a baby or was pregnant in the past 6 months
Baby
Child younger than 5 years
WIC welcomes all 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.
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for the WIC program.
How To Apply
You can apply using the link provided - WIC Application Click Here
You can ask the IRC Health Team for assistance. You can also go to the nearest WIC clinic to fill out an application.
WIC Clinic Locations: Click Here
WIC Policies and Procedures
WIC policies, guidelines and procedures are developed by Colorado WIC for guidance to local agencies in operating the WIC Program. WIC provides guidance to help local WIC agencies know how to handle issues that may arise while working with clients
Guides for WIC: https://www.coloradowic.gov/policies-procedures/guides
Program Manuals: https://www.coloradowic.gov/policies-procedures/manuals
What You Can Buy
First download the WICSHOPPER App on mobile device
WIC Shopper Website: https://ebtshopper.com/
Food Includes
Baby food
Fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables
Dairy alternatives such as tofu and soy milk
Whole-grain choices, including 100 percent whole-grain and whole wheat bread, brown rice, soft corn tortillas, and pasta
Canned or dried beans and peas
Varieties of canned fish
Yogurt, milk, cheese, and eggs
Cereal
100 percent fruit and vegetable juices
Peanut butter
Infant formula
WIC Food Guides
Colorado WIC Food Guide (English): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1avFO1UnYC60vB0eZn1hE98kCptvUP3uK/view
Colorado WIC Food Guide (Spanish): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FIOOlP5s7mSx5ZgzQCLpkL1cquzFxbno/view
Colorado WIC Food Guide (Arabic): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RVYAxEjUgq8MFsXbP1RjzMZZABl2x83O/view
Colorado WIC Herbs and Spices: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18bCLpkPvwK80qxwpENeFu2j-WoLUbjEq/view
Colorado WIC Approved Formulas: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FjDR-YA41FgqBFlksr8uElz18n6qmuZA/view