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Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Who can get WIC?

Women

  • Pregnant and up to 6 weeks after pregnancy
  • Postpartum women up to 6 months after baby’s birth
  • Breastfeeding moms up to baby’s first birthday
 

Infants

  • Up to their first birthday
 

Children

  • Up to their fifth birthday
 

Who can apply for WIC?

  • You can have a job or not.

  • You can be married, single, or live with parents.

  • Fathers, mothers, grandparents, or caregivers can apply for children under age 5.

Who can I live with and how much money or income can I make to get WIC?

  • You must live in the state of Maryland to be in the Maryland WIC Program.

  • You can only make up to a certain amount of income.

  • You may be able to get WIC if your participate in other programs like:

    • Foster Care

    • Medical Assistance

    • SNAP or Food Stamps

    • TCA (Temporary Cash Assistance)

How can I find out if I can get WIC?

  • The best way is to call us at (301)609-6857 to make an appointment.

  • We can be reached by email at charlescounty.wic@maryland.gov.

  • We can also be reached through our Facebook and Instagram pages.

WIC helps women, infants and children eat better to have a healthier future.

Women

  • Get to prenatal care earlier

  • Eat better while pregnant and right after having baby

  • Gain the right amount of weight while pregnant

  • Carry baby to full term

 

Infants

  • Grow better

  • Are born the right size

  • Fewer infant deaths

 

Children

  • Eat better

  • Grow better

  • Are ready to start school

  • Get shots on time

  • Have good blood levels of iron

WIC gives tips on shopping, cooking, eating well, and connects you with other healthy and wellness services. WIC is for a healthier Maryland. 

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The Maryland WIC Program is committed to helping families have positive, successful breastfeeding experiences.​

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. Your milk is always ready and easy to digest… Nursing helps you relax and feel close to your baby. Breastfeeding is a gift only you can give to your child, and it provides benefits to your baby that last a lifetime!​

The American Academy of Pediatrics encourage​s mothers to provide only mother’s milk for the first 6 months and to continue to give mother’s milk while giving other family foods for at least 2 years and beyond, as long as desired by both mother and infant/child.

The Maryland WIC Program is committed to helping families have positive, successful breastfeeding experiences.​

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. Your milk is always ready and easy to digest… Nursing helps you relax and feel close to your baby. Breastfeeding is a gift only you can give to your child, and it provides benefits to your baby that last a lifetime!​

The American Academy of Pediatrics encourage​s mothers to provide only mother’s milk for the first 6 months and to continue to give mother’s milk while giving other family foods for at least 2 years and beyond, as long as desired by both mother and infant/child.

WIC Foods

  • Milk

  • Cheese

  • Soy beverages

 

Foods with calcium for strong bones and teeth.

  • Cereal

  • Brown rice

  • Soft corn or whole wheat tortillas

  • Whole grain bread

 

Grains with iron for energy, and folic acid for healthy growth.

  • Fruit or vegetable juice

  • Fruits and vegetables, fresh, frozen, or canned

 

Fruits and vegetables to keep your heart and weight healthy.

  • Dried or canned beans, peas, lentils

  • Eggs

  • Canned fish (Exclusively Breastfeeding participants only)

  • Peanut Butter

  • Tofu

 

Foods with protein for strong muscles and healthy skin.

  • Baby foods

  • Infant cereal

 

For infants who breastfeed some of the time or do not breastfeed, WIC gives iron-fortified infant formula.

TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY GIVE US A CALL
OR FEEL FREE TO STOP BY

MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:00am-5:00pm
Charles County Health Department
4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695

8:00am-4:30pm
Calvert County Health Department
975 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

8:30am-5:00pm
St. Mary’s County Health Department
21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650

8:00am-4:30pm
Lexington Park WIC
21161 Lexwood Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653

FRIDAYS ONLY
8:00am-4:30pm
Solomons Medical Offices
14090 HG Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688

EVERY OTHER FRIDAY
9:00am-4:00pm
Nanjemoy Community Center
4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy MD 20662

(Excluding some State and Federal Holidays)

301-609-6857
1-800-242-4942

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.