Under the terms of the contract through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bates County will be able to serve 568 participants per month. Standards for eligibility and participation for Women, Infants and Children are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, age disability or sex.
Participants must meet financial guidelines and receive a health screening consisting of height, weight, and hemoglobin and diet history. A certified professional determines eligibility.
WIC clinics are held at the Bates County Health Center, 501 N Orange in Butler, and persons interested in applying or wanting more information can contact the office 660-679-6108.
Current MO WIC income guidelines are in effect through March 31, 2013:
Family Size Annual Income Monthly Income Weekly Income
3 $35,317 $2,944 $680
4 $42,643 $3,554 $821
5 $49,969 $4,165 $961
-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet
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