Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Fair Haven is proud to participate in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental food program, a state and federally subsidized nutrition-focused program. WIC provides nutrition counseling and helps low-income mothers and their children buy nutritious foods. The program also provides support to pregnant and postpartum women as well as children up to age five.

What does WIC provide?

Nutrition education and individual time to speak with a Nutritionist
Breastfeeding education and support with Certified Lactation Counselors on staff and a Peer Counselor to help support you throughout your breastfeeding journey
Supplemental foods (through EBT card)
Food assistance and health care referrals to promote overall health and minimize nutrition-related health problems

Who is eligible?

WIC is for all kinds of families – Fathers, grandparents, foster parents, or legal guardians are encouraged to apply for their children.

Pregnant women
Postpartum women (eligible for at least 6 months after birth/after pregnancy ends)
Breastfeeding women (up to 1 year after birth depending on breastfeeding amount)
Infants and children up to their 5th birthday

What are the eligibility requirements?

Live in Connecticut
Meet income guidelines
- Participation in Husky A/C/D/Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), or Temporary Family Assistance (TFA/TANF) automatically qualifies you for income
- If no state assistance, you must meet WIC income guidelines set at or below 185% of poverty line (WIC staff can help determine this)
Complete a nutrition assessment with Nutrition staff