WIC Program
CCI’s WIC program is the largest in Maryland and serves families in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.
About WIC at CCI
WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps families who have limited income get healthy food and support. The program is for:
Pregnant people
Parents with children under 5 years old
Children under 5 years old
What does WIC provide?
Money to buy healthy foods
Nutrition education
Breastfeeding help
Connections to health care and community services
What Happens at WIC Visits?
Nutrition counseling and education
Breastfeeding support
Help connecting to health care services
Who can apply?
People who meet income guidelines can apply, including:
Pregnant parents
New parents (up to 6 months after birth)
Breastfeeding parents (up to 1 year after birth)
Infants and children under 5 years old
What do I need to apply?
Proof that you live in Maryland (you do not need to be a U.S. citizen)
Proof of income
Identification
Proof of pregnancy, if you are pregnant

Healthy Eating Education
To be part of WIC, you take part in nutrition classes. These can be one-on-one or in a group.
WIC participants receive:
Personalized nutrition tips
Support from Registered Dietitians
Referrals to health and community services
Food plans for your family’s needs

Breastfeeding Support
The WIC team supports breastfeeding families. Everyone deserves a positive breastfeeding experience.
Our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors offer:
Breastfeeding education
One-on-one help
Breastfeeding benefits include:
Helping protect babies from sickness
Lowering the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Lowering the risk of some cancers for parents
Helping children stay healthy as they grow

Access to Healthcare Services
CCI Health Services offers more than WIC. We also provide medical care, dental care, pharmacy services, and behavioral health care for everyone. WIC participants can access these services.

WIC Mobile App
WIC has a free app for your smartphone. The Maryland WIC for Participants App lets you:
See your WIC appointment dates
Check your food benefits
Scan items in the store to see if they are WIC approved
Find WIC office locations
You can download the app below.
Connect with Our WIC Team
Call us to make an appointment: (301) 762-9426.
Email us with questions: WIC-info@cciweb.org
Find a WIC Location
Our WIC offices are easy to reach. They are often located in the same building as near our health centers.
