St. Charles County Department of Community
Health & The Environment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2006
CONTACT:
Nancy Duncan, Director, Division of Public Health 636-949-7407
Julie Burkemper, Public Information Officer 636-949-7408
Missouri Department of Health WIC Program Increases Income
Guidelines for WIC services
St. Charles County - The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment has announced that the income guidelines for the WIC Program have changed. WIC (The Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children) provides, at no cost, specific nutritious supplemental foods and nutrition education to pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
The income guidelines for the WIC program have increased. Pregnant women are counted as two family members. WIC guidelines count the unborn child as a member of the family when income eligibility is determined. Income guidelines are based on 185% of poverty level. WIC participants are persons who meet the WIC income guidelines shown below and are determined by health professionals to be at nutritional risk.
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 2 | $24,420 | $2,035 | $470 |
| 3 | 30,710 | 2,560 | 591 |
| 4 | 37,000 | 3,084 | 712 |
| 5 | 43,290 | 3,608 | 833 |
| Each Additional Family Member | +6,290 | +525 | +121 |
The WIC program, administrated by the St. Charles County Department of Community Health, has sites in O'Fallon, Wentzville, and the city of St. Charles. Childhood immunizations are also available at all sites. Persons interested in applying or in need of more information should contact the WIC office at 636-949-7402. Those interested in learning more about the services of the Department of Community Health and the Environment may visit our website at www.scchealth.org.
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 USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC, 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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