Hours of Operation
The Christian County WIC Office is located at 301 E Brick Street in Ozark, Missouri.
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Monday through Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month: open from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program with a strong emphasis on education about nutrition-based health. The program provides nutrition education, screening, risk assessment, and counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to five years old.
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WIC also provides an eWIC card to help you purchase nutritious foods like milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, whole grain foods and fruits and vegetables at local grocery stores. New mothers who are breastfeeding may receive additional foods in an enhanced food package.
If you are interested in WIC services, please call us at 417-581-2385 to schedule an appointment.
Eligibility
WIC is open to people who meet income guidelines and are determined by health professionals to be at nutritional risk. An unborn child can be counted as a member of the family when eligibility is determined.
Your First WIC Visit
The WIC office will text you several days before your first appointment and will ask you to text us the following information. Staff will then follow up by calling you to verify the information. If you cannot receive text messages, our WIC staff will call you. Please be ready to provide the following information:
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Name of the Person Being Enrolled
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The pregnant woman, new mother, infant, or child being enrolled must come to our office in person for the first visit.
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Proof of Legal Name
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Show proof of legal name for an infant with hospital discharge papers, a nursery bracelet, a birth certificate or a crib card.
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For a child please provide an immunization record or a birth certificate.
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For an adult please provide a photo ID, such as a driver's license.
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Photo ID
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Adults should present a photo ID, such as a driver's license.
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Proof of Missouri Address
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Provide a utility bill, telephone bill, voter's registration card, or another bill addressed to you.
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Proof of Income / Medicaid (MOHealthNet) Card
Present one month of pay stubs or Social Security payment stub for everyone in the household that is working. Your gross income must fall into the WIC program eligibility guidelines. If you have a Medicaid card, please provide the card for each person enrolling in the program.
Child / Infant's Immunization Records
Please present records of any immunizations your infant or child has received.
Nutrition Assessment
Please complete the nutrition assessment for the each child age 1 - 5 being enrolled.
Please bring the person to be enrolled to your first appointment, and arrive 10 minutes early.
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For more information, call our WIC office at 417-581-2385 or visit us at 301 E. Brick Street in Ozark, Missouri.
Breastfeeding Support
We support breastfeeding moms. Breastfeeding gives your infant the perfect food and the best start in life. Science shows benefits for both you and your infant when you choose to breastfeed. The antibodies in your breast milk help protect your baby from diseases that you both are exposed to.
Breastfeeding FAQ
Additional Services
In addition to nutrition education, food vouchers, and breastfeeding support, our WIC staff also offer dental health education, referrals for childhood immunizations, blood lead tests, and mental health services.
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Did you know that the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program provides vouchers for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables?
Resources
Benefits of Breastfeeding, American Academy of Pediatrics
Missouri WIC Program, Missouri DHSS
Breastfeeding Information, La Leche League International
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