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If you need help, including help with food, call your local WIC office, 211 or click the links below.

 

211 of Connecticut

https://www.211ct.org

 

 

Connecticut Foodshare

www.ctfoodshare.org

 

 

State of Connecticut Social Services

www.connect.ct.gov

 

https://portal.ct.gov/dss/common-elements/how-to-apply-for-services/how-to-apply-for-services

 

https://portal.ct.gov/snap

 

https://portal.ct.gov/husky

 

State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture - Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

https://portal.ct.gov/doag/adarc/adarc/farmers-market-nutrition-program

 

 

CT Baby Bonds Program

Did you have a baby born on or after July 1, 2023? Was the birth covered by HUSKY? If so, your baby may be eligible to receive $3200 investment from the CT Baby Bonds program. The funds will become available when the participating child reaches adulthood (between 18-30 years).

Funds can be used for:

 

• Buying a home in Connecticut
• Starting or investing in a Connecticut business
• Paying for higher education or job training
• Saving for retirement.

 

To learn more, click HERE.

 

 

Recent Recall Information

Nutramigen powder infant formula

On December 30, 2023, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition announced a voluntarily recall of select batches of 12.6 and 19.8 oz. cans of Nutramigen powder infant formula due to possible Cronobacter sakazkii contamination. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, and it is likely most of the product that was distributed in the U.S. has already been consumed. Consumers, including WIC participants, who have affected product should stop using it and throw it away or contact Reckitt/Mead Johnson for a refund at 866-534-9986 or consumer.relations@rb.com.  For more information about the recall, see Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products | FDA. 

 

 

Although Medicaid is the first payor for dually enrolled participants, the Connecticut WIC Program has comparable products available for participants that require this type of formula on the Approved Product List. Visit https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/WIC/Formula-Resources for the full listing of products and contact your local WIC office with any questions.

 

ALERT: Please note this important change to the purchase of certain WIC Approved juice containers.

On January 1, 2024, the 3rd phase of Connecticut's Bottle Bill is going into effect. Half gallon (64 oz.) plastic containers of juice are included in the items subject to a 10 cent bottle deposit.  The WIC Program cannot pay the 10 cent deposit. For transactions made with a WIC card, the 10 cent deposit must be paid for separately from the food items.

 

When purchasing 64 oz. plastic bottles of WIC approved juice, customers using WIC cards will first swipe their WIC card to pay for the WIC approved food items, then will need to pay the bottle deposit with any other form of payment. 

 

For more information about Connecticut's Bottle Bill, click HERE.  

  

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under Five Years Old: All children over 6 months old are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The best way to protect children against COVID-19 is to get them vaccinated. Like other pediatric vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine was thoroughly tested on children before being recommended, and both types of vaccines are safe and effective. All children who have already had COVID-19 should still consider getting vaccinated. Parents or caregivers can find available vaccines HERE or by contacting their healthcare provider or local pharmacy. The vaccine is available at no cost to any child who meets the age criterion, regardless of insurance or immigration status.