WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a nutrition program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, and other services free of charge to Colorado families who qualify. Through generous support and partnership with Douglas County Health Department, eligible participants can meet with WIC educators on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elbert County Public Health in Kiowa.
- Am I eligible for WIC?
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- WIC is offered to fathers, mothers, grandparents, foster parents, or other legal guardians of a child under 5 years of age. To be eligible for the WIC program you must be:
- A pregnant, breastfeeding (up to one year after the delivery of baby), or postpartum woman (up to six months after the delivery of baby), or an infant or child up to five years of age.
- Currently living in Colorado.
- Income-eligible (If you receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, you may automatically qualify for WIC.)
- Able to provide documentation, including proof of identification, income, and residence.
- You do not have to be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for WIC.
- How do I schedule an appointment?
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- Call 720-643-2401
- Email WIC
- Submit an application
- Where is WIC located?
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- Elbert County Public Health (located on the north side of Elbert County Fairgrounds)
75 Ute Avenue
Kiowa, CO 80117 - 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Elbert County Public Health (located on the north side of Elbert County Fairgrounds)
- How do I shop for groceries?
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- Read the Colorado WIC Food List & Shopping Guide.
- Download the WIC Shopper App. The app includes a bar code scanner, the Shopping Guide, and you can check your balance any time!
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