WIC Program

To improve the health of women and children by providing nutritious foods and nutrition education to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women to improve their diets and the diets of infants and children under age 5 who have a financial need.

Program Information

Services Provided

• Checks for milk, cereal, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, beans, juices, and infant formula. Tuna and carrots available for certain breastfeeding mothers
• Individualized nutrition education.
• Growth and anemia screening
• Referrals to health, food and other community resources.
• Breastfeeding support and breast pump loan program

Eligibility Guidelines

• WIC serves Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women (up to 6 months past delivery), infants and children up to age 5.
• Income: Must be at or below 185% poverty level. Families who receive Medicaid, Food Stamps or TANF are automatically income-eligible.
  

  INCOME POVERTY GUIDELINES Effective July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008
  Number of People In The Household*	Gross Monthly Household Income
  1	less than $1,575
  2	less than $2,111
  3	less than $2,648
  4	less than $3,184
  5	less than $3,721
  6	less than$4,257
  7	less than $4,794
  8	less than $5,330

  * One pregnant woman is a household of two. For over 8 household members call your local WIC clinic
  
• Residence: Must live in Larimer County
• Nutrition Risk: Applicants receive an initial screening to determine nutritional risk.

WIC Forms

1. Nutrition - Pregnant Woman [pdf]
2. Nutrition - Breastfeeding Postpartum Woman [pdf]
3. Nutrition - Infant Birth-5 Months [pdf]
4. Nutrition - Infant 6-12 Months [pdf]
5. Nutrition - Child [pdf]

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What happens if I miss my appointment?
   If you are already enrolled on WIC, you should call and make another appointment. Please call the main number of the clinic nearest you for more information. For new clients that have missed an appointment, please call the nearest clinic to reschedule
2. Will I get money back if I don't buy all the foods on my WIC check?
   No. If you can not use all the foods on your checks, please talk to a WIC educator about tailoring a food package that meets your needs.
3. What's in a WIC food package?
   The Northeast County Health Department has a nice website with these details. You can visit this site by clicking here.

Related Internet Sites

• CSU Extension
• State Of Colorado WIC Program
• National WIC Program
• Food Stamps
• American Dietetic Association - For Nutritional Information

Contact Information