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Children
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.
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)
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.
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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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 encourages 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.
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 encourages 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.
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 Truman 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.
4545 Crain Highway
White Plains, MD 20695
Phone: 301-609-6900
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Health Officer
Dianna E. Abney, M.D.
To protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Charles County residents.
A healthier Charles County