How to Apply for WIC in Connecticut

Connecticut WIC offers an online interest form to start the enrollment process — fill it out and a WIC staff member will contact you with next steps. You can also call the WIC office nearest you directly to set up your appointment. Connecticut WIC offers phone, video conference, online, and in-person appointment options, so many families can complete enrollment without an in-person visit.

Step 1: Find Your Local WIC Agency

• Submit the Connecticut WIC online interest form to start the process.
• Visit portal.ct.gov/dph/wic to find the local agency serving your town. Connecticut WIC is delivered through 12 local agency programs operating 23 full-time offices and 35 part-time satellite sites across all 169 Connecticut towns.
• Call the statewide WIC line toll-free at 1-800-741-2142 for help finding your nearest office.
• Email the state WIC office at ctwic@ct.gov with general questions.

Before Your Appointment

• Proof of identity for yourself and each person applying — a driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or other government-issued ID; hospital birth records work for infants
• Proof of Connecticut residency — a utility bill, lease, or recent mail showing your current address
• Proof of income — recent pay stubs or an employer letter. If your household receives SNAP, TFA, or qualifying HUSKY (A, C, or D) coverage, bring that enrollment documentation instead
• For pregnant applicants — documentation from a healthcare provider is helpful, though Connecticut WIC won't withhold services if you don't have it

Fathers, grandparents, foster parents, and other legal guardians may apply on behalf of an eligible infant or child — you don't need to be the birth parent.

What Happens at Your Appointment

A WIC nutritionist or trained professional reviews your documents, confirms eligibility, and completes a nutrition assessment — including individual time to talk through your or your child's diet and health history. If approved, your eWIC card is issued with your first month of benefits, often the same visit. Free language assistance is available at every WIC office upon request; contact your local agency ahead of time to arrange it if needed.

Recertification

Pregnant participants are certified through pregnancy and six months postpartum (a year if breastfeeding), infants are recertified around six months and again near their first birthday, and children are recertified every six months up to their 5th birthday. Contact your local WIC office before your certification period ends to schedule a renewal appointment and avoid a gap in benefits.

Moving To or From Connecticut

If you're moving to Connecticut from another state, contact a local Connecticut WIC agency and bring the Verification of Certification (VOC) form from your previous state. If you're leaving Connecticut, ask your WIC office for a VOC form before you go so your new state can continue your benefits without starting over. Your Connecticut eWIC card only works at authorized vendors within Connecticut.