Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN
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WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM (WIC)
... is a health and nutrition program for Women, Infants and children, aimed at preventing problems in growth and development. Nutritious food supplements are provided to the following individuals who are found to have special nutritional needs:
  • Pregnant women
  • Nursing mothers
  • Women with babies under 6 months of age
  • Infants
  • Children up to age 5
Nutrition education is also provided to the adult participatns. SERVES JEFFERSON COUNTY MISSOURI ONLY.
If you would like more information on the WIC Program or other WIC locations, visit this link: Missouri Women, Children and Infants program.

Click here for Missouri WIC Approved Food List (This list is good thru September 30, 2009)
 
The WIC Program also administers a Peer Counseling Grant. The purpose of this grant is to encourage mothers to breastfeed their baby. We have a nurse and peer Counselors (other mothers who are breastfeeding or have breastfed their babies). They help mothers and mothers-to-be understand the benefits of breastfeeding and how to solve problems that may occur during breastfeeding.
 
 
CLASSES AND EVENTS
 
Breastfeeding Class/Mom's Club
For all prenatal or breastfeeding moms with their family members or support person
There will be a 30 minute structured class followed by "mom to mom" time. Come and learn and share!
  • Arnold
    • 2nd Wednesday of each month
      1:30pm - 2:30pm
    • Arnold WIC site
      2900 Arnold Tenbrook Rd.
  • Hillsboro
    • 2nd Monday of each month
      5:30pm - 6:30pm
    • Hillsboro WIC site
      Merchant Drive - lower level
 
For further information please call 636-789-2686 ext. 108

WIC Locations
(Operates by appointment ONLY)
 
For all expectant moms and their support person
All attendees will be entered in a quarterly drawing for a Bobby Pillow !!!
 
For more information and/or an appointment, please call 636-789-2686 ext 108
TT/TTY (For speech and hearing impaired) 1-800-735-2966 - Voice 1-800-735-2466
Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is W.I.C.?
      • W.I.C. is a supplemental food and nutrition education program for Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Postpartum women, Infants, and Children up to the age of 5.
  • Do you have to have an appointment to get on the program?
      • Yes, you have to call (636)789-2686 or (636)797-2688 ext. 108.
  • How do you qualify for the program?
      • You have to qualify by your income first and then have either a medical or nutritional risk that will be determined by one of our health professionals. If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or food stamps you automatically qualify by your income.
  • Where is W.I.C. located?
      • We have two locations: In Hillsboro -at the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Building at #2 Merchant Drive (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays) and in Arnold at the Arnold Community Building, 2900 Tenbrook Dr. (Tuesday and Wednesdays). You must call (636)789-2686 or (636)797-2688 ext. 108 to make an appointment at the closest location to your home.
  • What services will I get on the program?
    • prenatal nutrition services
    • infant/child nutrition services
    • breastfeeding services
    • food instruments
  • What breastfeeding services are available?
    • Breastfeeding Classes
    • Mom to mom support
    • Lactation counselor and peer counselor
    • Nutritionists and RN's
    • Pumps available
Income Guidelines

Effective 04/01/2009 - 03/31/2010

Size of Family Women, Infants, and Children
Monthly Gross Income
1$1,670
2$2,247
3$2,823
4$3,400
5$3,976
6$4,553
7$5,130
8$5,706
Standards for participation in the WIC program are the same
for everyone regardless of race, color,
national origin, sex, age or disability.

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