WIC Program
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a public health nutrition program under the USDA providing nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants, and children up to age 5.
WIC Benefits
WIC at CCI is one of the largest WIC agencies on the
East Coast, providing services to over 30,000
participants in Montgomery County and Prince
George’s County, Maryland.
WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding
support, and supplemental nutritious foods for your
family.
At every appointment, you will receive personalized
nutritional counseling and education, breastfeeding
support, and access to health care services. Learn
more below. Hablamos español.
Who Can Apply?
- Pregnant Women
- Postpartum Women
- Infants
- Children up to age 5
What Info/Documents will I need?
- Proof of Maryland Residency (you do not need to be a U.S. citizen)
- Proof of Income
- Identification
- Proof of Pregnancy (if applicable)
Resources:
Review WIC’s required documentation
Free Eligibility Pre-Screening Tool
Download the WIC App:
In 2023, CCI’s WIC program was awarded the WIC Breastfeeding Premiere Award of Excellence for Exemplary Breastfeeding Support and Practices by the USDA.
Personalized Nutritional Counseling and Education
This is an important part of the WIC program. We offer both individual and group education sessions throughout your certification period. Participants in the WIC program can receive:
- Personalized nutrition counseling.
- Access to Registered Dietitians on staff for more involved cases.
- Referrals to health and social service organizations.
- Tailored food packages for each participant, helping families live healthier lives.
New approved WIC foods are now available.
Breastfeeding Support
The WIC at CCI team is committed to helping families have positive, successful breastfeeding experiences. Participants can receive breastfeeding education and support through the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.
Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed your baby. Your milk has all the ingredients in the right amounts to give your baby a healthy start and includes many benefits such as:
- Protecting babies from infections and illnesses, including diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia.
- Reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Decreasing risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
- And breastfed children are less likely to become obese and/or develop asthma.
Access to Health Care Services
Because CCI Health Services is a community health center, it offers the added benefit of access to a range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, including:
- Immunization assessments and screenings
- Referrals to health and social service providers
Call or Email Our WIC Team
No matter your location,
call our main line to schedule
over the phone.
Find Your Location
Most of our locations have a dedicated WIC office so that you can find and access services as close as possible to your home. You can reach out directly to schedule via your location, or if you’re an existing patient use our Patient Portal.
DO YOU NEED TO CONTACT US ABOUT AN ISSUE WITH OUR SERVICES?
If you have any issues with service quality at any of our sites, please email info@cciweb.org. NOTE: This email address is not for medical advice, medical records, lab results, or prescription refills. Please log into the patient portal to send your care team a message.
CCI is an MDPCP participating Practice. Learn more.
This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
