Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Community Teamwork, Inc.
167 Dutton St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 459-0551

45 Kirk St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-6397

Women, Infants, and Children
WIC

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children under 5 years of age. WIC provides support to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children by offering nutrition education, healthy foods, and referrals to health and social service providers, WIC is committed to meeting the needs of low-income women and families with young children. Families may receive vouchers redeemable for healthy foods like milk, cheese, peanut butter, eggs, and more. WIC also offers mentoring for breastfeeding moms and workshops on nutrition and healthy eating.

Are you eligible for WIC? In order to qualify for benefits from CTI's WIC Program you must be a Massachusetts resident. Women who are pregnant or postpartum and families with an infant or child under five years of age who meet the income guidelines outlined below are eligible. (In figuring household size, count all family members living in the household. If mom is pregnant, count her unborn baby too.)

WIC Income Guidelines
(March 26, 2007 - June 30, 2008)

Household Size	Yearly	Monthly	Bi-Weekly	Weekly
1	$18,889	$1,575	$727	$364
2	$25,327	$2,111	$975	$488
3	$31,765	$2,648	$1,222	$611
4	$38,203	$3,184	$1,470	$735
5	$44,641	$3,721	$1,717	$859
6	$51,079	$4,257	$1,965	$983
7	$57,517	$4,794	$2,213	$1,107
8	$63,955	$5,330	$2,460	$1,230
Each Additional Family Member Add...	$6,438	$537	$248	$124

WIC has proven to effectively improve the health of women, infants and children. Some of the benefits include:

Reduction in the incidence of low birth weight
Improvements in children's diets and the growth rate of at-risk infants
Offers healthy nutrition so kids do better in school
Provides education and access to medical care like immunizations and prenatal care

WIC Locations and Hours

Location	Hours
Main Office 45 Kirk St. Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 454-6397	Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. Wednesday 10:30a.m.- 7:30p.m. Friday 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Saturday - Twice per month 9:00a.m.- 1:00p.m.
Billerica High School 35 River St., Room 1201 Billerica, MA 01862 (978) 663-1737	Tuesday - 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Lowell Community Health Center (LCHC) Prenatal Clinic 17 Warren St. Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 446-0788	Thursday for pregnant moms initial visit
Lowell Community Health Center (LCHC) Pediatric Clinic 555 Merriam St. Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 746-7724	Every Thursday