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 participants. 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, 2011)
 
EVENTS/BREASTFEEDING SERVICES
 
  • Individual Breastfeeding Support
  • Breastfeeding Classes
  • Lactation Assistance
  • Private Lactation Room
  • Nutrition Counseling for the Breatfeeding Mom

SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT BOTH LOCATIONS:

  • Hillsboro Office: #5 Municipal Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050
  • Arnold Site Jefferson County Health Dept., 1818 Lonedell Rd., Arnold, MO 63010
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (636) 789-2686 or (636) 797-2688 ext. 103
 
LINKS:



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 in Arnold at the Jefferson County Health Dept., 1818 Lonedell Rd., Arnold, MO 63010 (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
Missouri WIC Income Guidelines

Effective April 01, 2011 - March 31, 2012

Family SizeAnnualMonthlyWeekly
120,1471,679388
227,2142,268524
334,2812,857660
441,3483,446796
548,4154,035932
655,4824,6241,067
762,5495,2131,203
869,6165,8021,339
976,6836,3911,475
1083,7506,9801,611
1190,8177,5691,747
1297,8848,1571,883
13104,9518,7462,019
14112,0189,3352,155
15119,0859,9242,291
16126,15210,5132,426
Each additional family memberPlus 7,067Plus 589Plus 136

Pregnant women are counted as two family members. Income guidelines are based on 185% of poverty level.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

#909 (04/11)

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to the USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and
Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C., 20250-9410, or call (866)632-9992 or (202)260-1026 local.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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