WIC gives you resources, knowledge, and tools to help you and support your family. It is free for moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents and all Colorado families who qualify. Whether you are pregnant or already raising a baby or child younger than five, you can get the right personalized support for you and your family.
WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and children younger than age five healthy by providing services including:
Free, Healthy Foods
- Monthly food benefits to purchase healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese, cereal, whole grains, eggs, peanut butter, and beans as well as infant formula.
- See below for current monthly food benefits:
Lactation Support
- Breastfeeding information and support.
- Breast pumps.
- Mom-to-mom support through peer counselors.
- Classes and information.
Nutrition Education
- Personalized nutrition counseling on a variety of topics, including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, breastfeeding for working moms and planning meals on a budget.
- Shopping tips.
- Nutritional needs during pregnancy.
- Family-friendly recipes
Referrals to Care Beyond WIC
- Referrals for low-cost medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing, and other services that can benefit the whole family.
- Counseling and support services.
- Social services
Qualifying for WIC
To qualify for WIC, you must meet income eligibility, live in Colorado, and fall into one of the following categories:
- Pregnant.
- Breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age.
- Had a baby or was pregnant in the past 6 months.
- Baby 0-11 months old.
- Child 1-4 years old.
Income Eligibility
Working and non-working families can meet WIC income eligibility requirements. If you are on Medicaid, TANF, SNAP or FDPIR, you may automatically meet income eligible. If you do not qualify for these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household.
Your household’s gross income (the amount of money you earn before anything is taken out for taxes or other deductions), must be at or below the amounts shown in the table below. If your income is slightly above the guidelines, contact a WIC office near you to discuss your potential eligibility.
WIC Income Guidelines
Applying to WIC
Interested in applying for WIC benefits for yourself or a child in your care? You can complete a WIC referral for yourself or someone else by clicking the referral link button below. Your referral will automatically be sent to WIC staff who will reach out to see if you qualify for WIC and, if so, schedule a certification appointment.
If you prefer, you can also call the WIC office to talk with a staff member and see if you qualify for WIC at 719-589-5860. If you reach the voicemail during business hours, please leave a message. Staff will return your call within 1 to 2 business days.
Valley-Wide WIC Clinic Locations
Alamosa WIC Clinic
204 Carson Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101
Open Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Monte Vista WIC Clinic
Located in the Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
925 2nd Avenue, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Open the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appointment is required.
Center WIC Clinic
Located in the Cesar E. Chavez Family Medical Center
186 Hurt Street, Center, CO 81125
Open the 2nd & 4th Tuesday and 1st Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appointment is required.
Antonito WIC Clinic
Located in the Guadalupe Health Center
10th Street and Dahlia, Antonito, CO, 81120
Open the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appointment is required.
San Luis WIC Clinic
Located in the San Luis Health Center
233 Main Street, Suite B., San Luis, CO 81152
Open the 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appointment is required.
WIC & Citizenship Status
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for the WIC program WIC does not ask about citizenship status and WIC cannot track the citizenship status of its clients.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
