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Grand County Public Health
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)  

WHAT IS WIC?
WIC is a nutrition program that provides health education, vouchers for healthy food, and other free services to Colorado families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children.

WIC is for:
Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum)
Non-breastfeeding, postpartum women (up to 6 months postpartum)
Infants
Children until the age of 5 years

The WIC Program Includes:
Nutrition education
Breastfeeding support
Nutritious foods to supplement a person's regular diet
Screenings and referrals

To be financially eligible for WIC, a participant’s combined gross income cannot exceed 185% of the federal poverty standards. For example: A family of four can make up to $3,400 per month and still be eligible. Click here for income guidelines http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/FAQs/FAQ.HTM

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Contact Information and Participating Stores

Grand County Public Health
Gretchen Bergen, WIC Educator
150 Moffat
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO  80451
(970) 725-3288, xt 103

WIC clinics are held once a week at the Grand County Public Health office in Hot Sulphur Springs at 1st & Moffat streets.

A Fraser WIC clinic is held at Wapiti Meadows on the 1st Wed. of the month.

A Kremmling WIC clinic is held at the CSU Extension Hall on or around the 4th Monday of the month.

Call 970-725-3288 to make an appointment.

Participating Grand County Stores
City Market (Granby)
Safeway (Fraser)
Kremmling Mercantile

Other Links:
Breastfeeding.com
Child Health Topics
Food Allergy Network
Choose My Plate
National Nutrition Month
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
WIC Facts

   

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