Services WIC Program

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

View documents required to apply for WIC 

View WIC Eligibility Tool 

Pregnant woman cooking with her daughter in kitchen.

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

Young mother breastfeeding her infant.

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 

Telehealth visit between a provider and a young mother.

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.  

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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. 

Download on Google Play 

Download on the Apple App Store 

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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.