| Colorado Resources & Programs 1. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program) is available in 125 clinics throughout Colorado.
WIC is a nutrition program for:
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum)
- Non-breastfeeding, postpartum women (up to 6 months postpartum)
- Infants
- Children until the age of 5 years
The WIC Program provides:
- Nutrition education including breastfeeding support
- Nutritious foods to supplement a person’s regular diet
- Screening and referral
WIC participants must meet certain financial requirements and be "nutritionally at risk" to qualify for the program. To find the WIC program closest to you, call
1-800-688-7777 or you can view the WIC sites by county. 2. Family Healthline
The Family Healthline is a statewide telephone information and referral service that provides callers with the eligibility criteria and resources for
Colorado health care programs that provide services to pregnant women, children and individuals. Reach the Family Healthline at 303-692-2229 or
1-800-688-7777. |
3. 2-1-1 Line
The 2-1-1 network provides easy access to health and human services resources for citizens of Colorado. Examples of the type of needs that people call about include: rental and utilities assistance, health care resources, food, shelter, transportation and financial assistance.
Residents of the following counties can dial the 3-digit phone number "2-1-1" for up-to-date information on community resources: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin, Jefferson, Mesa, Moffat, Larimer, Lincoln, Park, Routt, Teller and Weld. Residents in counties not listed above can call
1-866-760-6489. Information can also be accessed on the following Websites: www.unitedwaydenver.org or www.211Colorado.org. National Resources March of Dimes
Features: 5-year campaign on prematurity awareness; Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center with information on a variety of pregnancy topics. American Dietetic Association
Features: Find A Dietitian - zip code searchable nationwide listing; National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics (NCND) Consumer Information Line (800-366-1655)-provides recorded messages with timely, practical nutrition information as well as referrals to registered dietitians. back to top 
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