Program Information
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The state of Missouri publishes a list of stores and clinics that are approved to accept WIC funds.
To help make your appointment go as smoothly as possible we ask that you review the information provided to make sure you bring all of the required paperwork to your appointments.
The Women, Infants, and Children program provides lactation support for education and assistance to breastfeeding families at no cost.
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Apply for WIC
Who is eligible to receive WIC benefits?
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Pregnant women
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Postpartum women
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Up to 6 months after pregnancy loss
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Breastfeeding women (up to 1 year after delivery)
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Non-breastfeeding women ( up to 6 months after delivery)
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Infants/Children from birth to five years
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All applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines.
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Individuals who meet income and category guidelines will be assessed for nutritional risk factors
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You do not have to be a US citizen to participate in WIC
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WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility.
WIC benefits
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Health Screenings (Height/Weight/Hemoglobin Check)
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Nutritional Risk Assessment
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Nutrition Education and Counseling
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Breastfeeding support, education and assistance
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Free or loaned breast pumps
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Referrals to community based programs
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Supplemental Food Vouchers