JFCAC - Women, Infants and Children Supplement Program (WIC)

Program
Events/Breastfeeding Services
Locations
FAQ's
Links
Income Guidelines

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 !!! Arnold Jefferson County Health Dept. 1818 Lonedell Rd Arnold, MO 63010 Tuesday Wednesday Click here to view in Google Map Hillsboro JFCAC Office Last Building on Merchants Drive-Lower Level Hillsboro, MO 63050 Monday Thursday Click here to view in Google Map 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

Related Links
Franklin County Health Dept. Jefferson County Health Dept. WIC at Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Health & Senior Services

Missouri WIC Income Guidelines

Effective April 01, 2011 - March 31, 2012

Family Size	Annual	Monthly	Weekly
1	20,147	1,679	388
2	27,214	2,268	524
3	34,281	2,857	660
4	41,348	3,446	796
5	48,415	4,035	932
6	55,482	4,624	1,067
7	62,549	5,213	1,203
8	69,616	5,802	1,339
9	76,683	6,391	1,475
10	83,750	6,980	1,611
11	90,817	7,569	1,747
12	97,884	8,157	1,883
13	104,951	8,746	2,019
14	112,018	9,335	2,155
15	119,085	9,924	2,291
16	126,152	10,513	2,426
Each additional family member	Plus 7,067	Plus 589	Plus 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.

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