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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
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eWIC
Learn everything you need to know about WIC's transition to the use of an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system to more easily access benefits at the grocery store.
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WIC Breastfeeding
Get more info about our After Hours Support Line, breast pumping resources and how to join our breastfeeding events.
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WIC Extension Clinics
WIC services are offered at various locations throughout the county. Visit this page to find out if they are in an area near you.
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Prepare for a WIC Appointment
Because the WIC program assists families in numerous ways, there are also a variety of types of appointments. Make sure you have everything you need to be prepared for your next appointment using the information on this page.
What is WIC?
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services like:
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Free, supplemental food using an eWIC card
- Health screenings and risk assessments
- Breastfeeding support
- Referrals to health care
Who is WIC for?
Eligibility for WIC is based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. Only the following people may be eligible to receive WIC benefits and services:
Pregnant Women
You can apply for WIC as soon as you learn you are pregnant.
Data shows that pregnant women who participate in the WIC program have fewer low birth weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy and eat healthier.
Breastfeeding & Postpartum Women
Postpartum is up to six months after delivery.
Our WIC staff includes a breastfeeding peer counselor that teaches new and soon-to-be moms about breastfeeding and supports them through their journey.
Children up to 5 years old
Any type of legal guardian is able to apply on behalf of a child in this age range. This includes dads, moms, grandparents, foster parents and more.
See if you or someone you care for qualifies
- Complete the online interest form and someone from our staff will contact you.
- Call our WIC staff at 816-595-4358. If you are eligible for WIC benefits, they will provide information for how to apply.
- Check out the WIC Pre-Screening Tool
- View the Missouri WIC Income Guidelines
- Who in my family is eligible for WIC?
- Can fathers, grandparents, guardians, or foster parents apply for benefits for the children living in their households?
- Do I need to be enrolled in Medicaid to participate in WIC?
- If I already receive SNAP benefits, can I also sign up for WIC?
- Are there other assistance programs that I might be eligible for?
- Do I need to be a US citizen to enroll?
- Can WIC help with special dietary needs?
- How long do I have to wait for benefits after signing up?
- Are families ever denied WIC because too many people sign up?
Contact WIC
Call: 816-595-4358
Fax: 816-595-4390
Main Clinic Location:
800 Haines Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
Hours
WIC appointment times vary
Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m everyday)
WIC on YouTube
Check out our channel (by clicking the images below) for a variety of helpful and fun videos.
Cooking with Clay County
WIC Stories
Helpful Links - WIC
Health & Nutrition Links
Nondiscrimination Statement/Aviso de No Discriminación
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. You can find the program's full disclaimer and nondiscrimination statement in English and Spanish here.