WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

WIC is a nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children up to age 5. Benefits include healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other programs. WIC foods are specially chosen to help moms have healthier babies, and to help infants and children to grow and develop better.


Learn about the foods authorized for WIC on this State WIC page.


Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start and Carroll County WIC is committed to helping families have positive, successful breastfeeding experiences.​

Breastfeeding Information

If your baby needs formula, WIC provides the following standard milk-based and soy-based iron fortified formulas:
• Similac Advance
• Similac Soy Isomil

WIC may provide specialty formulas if the WIC Medical Documentation Form is completed by a doctor.

Information on the 2022 formula recall

For more information on our local WIC program, please call us at 410-876-4898.

 

How to apply for Maryland WIC – Video

Cómo aplicar para el WIC​