Building a
Brighter, Healthier Future
for Connecticut Families
What can WIC offer my family?
Healthy Pregnancy
WIC helps give your baby a healthy start. Through prenatal education and healthy foods, WIC can help you feed your baby long before delivery. Come to WIC as soon as you know you’re pregnant — you can receive WIC benefits even before you have your first prenatal appointment!
Breastfeeding SupportBreastfeeding may be natural and healthy for both mom and child, but it is not always easy. WIC’s breastfeeding support helps you face this challenging time with breastfeeding counselors, classes, and peer support. WIC also provides referrals and breast pumps for moms in need.
Nutrition EducationWhen it comes to keeping children healthy, often it’s up to mom, her shopping list, and her imagination in the kitchen. With Nutritionists on hand, WIC helps the whole family eat better.
Healthy FoodAt WIC, you learn what to eat while pregnant or breastfeeding, and what to feed your growing kids. You also get WIC benefits that can be used at grocery stores to help provide the right foods for your family.
Health ScreeningsWIC will monitor your children’s height, weight, and iron so that you can be sure they are growing strong.
ReferralsThe WIC program goes beyond providing families with food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. WIC serves as a gateway to healthcare and connects families to the resources they need.
Can my family enroll in WIC?
WIC is for all types of families — families with married or single parents and those who are working or not working.
If you are a father, mother, foster parent, or other legal guardian of a child under 5 years of age, you can apply for your child.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a baby in the last 6 months, you can apply for yourself.
WIC has higher income guidelines than SNAP (EBT, Food Stamps) or Medicaid, so even if you don’t qualify for SNAP or Medicaid, you still may qualify for WIC.
To find out more call 1-800-741-2142, visit ct.gov/dph/wic, or call the WIC clinic in your area listed below.
What are some healthy foods I can get for my family with WIC benefits?
Examples:
- Baby food and cereal
- Beans
- Brown rice
- Cereal
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Formula
- Fruits and vegetables
- Juice
- Milk
- Peanut butter
- Tofu
- Whole grain bread, tortillas, and pasta
- Yogurt