WIC Services

Cass County Health Department offers childhood immunizations for uninsured and underinsured, adult TB skin testing, pregnancy testing for Medicaid applicants, Missouri birth and death certificates, Women, Infants and Children services(WIC), restaurant inspections, food handler classes, communicable disease reporting and preparedness planning.

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WIC (Women, Infant and Child) Services

Women, Infants and Children is a supplemental program that serves pregnant women, non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after delivery or termination of the pregnancy), breastfeeding women (up to 1 year after delivery as long as they are breastfeeding the baby), infants from birth up to 1 year of age, and children up to their 5th birthday, based on nutritional risk and income eligibility.

 

How do I qualify for WIC?

Clients must meet the WIC income Guidelines and have a nutritional risk

WIC Income Guidelines

 

What foods do clients receive from WIC?

WIC Approved Food List

 

Appointments

Call to find out if you are eligible and to schedule an appointment. 816-380-8430

Hours of Operation:

Harrisonville Office: 300 South Main Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701

Monday – Thursday

7:15 AM – 4:30 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Belton Satellite Office: Belton Christian Church 409 Airway Circle, Belton, MO 64012

WIC is located in the basement of the church building.

Second Wednesday of the Month BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Third Tuesday of the Month BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Directions to Belton Christian Church

 

What forms should I bring to my Appointment?

Nutritional Assessment for Infants: To be filled out for an infant (0-12 Months of age) and brought to the Certification or Re-Certification appointment. Nutritional Assessment for Infants

Nutritional Assessment for Children: To be filled out for a child (12 Months and 1 Day to 5 years of age) and brought to the Certification or Re-Certification appointment. Nutritional Assessment for Children

Nutritional Assessment for Women: To be filled out for a woman and brought to the Certification or Re-Certification appointment. Nutritional Assessment for Women

Special Formula Form: To be filled out by the infant’s doctor, if they need to be on a special formula. Special Formula Form

The person who is being certified must be present

Proof of the following MUST be provided for all clients applying or reapplying for WIC:

Identity: Adults should bring a photo ID such as a driver’s license or ID card (work, school, or state) or a passport. Infants and Children; a birth certificate, immunization record, hospital document or insurance card will be required.

Residency: A current utility bill, rent or mortgage receipt, or a written statement from a third party.

Income: A recent paystub, the previous year’s federal tax form, and any other income source documentation are needed.

Helpful Community Resources:

Missouri WIC: http://www.health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/index.php
Family Support Division: http://www.dss.mo.gov/
Life Choice Center of Harrisonville: http://www.lifechoicecenter.org/
La Leche League of Missouri: http://www.llli.org/web/missouri.html
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency: http://www.wcmcaa.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:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Director, Office of Adjudication,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410
or call (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (202) 260-1026 (local).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.