Monett Satellite Office
Schedule Change
Starting October 1, 2024, the WIC office in Monett will be open on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. We have listed three months of the schedule to help everyone understand the changes. If you have any questions, please contact us at 417-847-2114.
November 2024
Tuesday Nov 5th and Wednesday the 6th
Tuesday Nov 12th and Wednesday the 13th
Tuesday Nov 19th and Wednesday the 20th
December 2024
Tuesday Dec 3rd and Wednesday the 4th
Tuesday Dec 10th and Wednesday the 11th
Tuesday Dec 17th and Wednesday the 18th
WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
WIC 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.
The goal of WIC is to improve nutritional health of participants. To meet this goal, the WIC program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, medical care referrals and nutritious foods that are high in protein and iron. To find out more information, click here.
BREASTFEEDING
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services promotes, supports, and protects breastfeeding as the perfect food for your baby, having all the essential nutrients and sufficient calories to meet your infant’s needs. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to mothers, infants, the environment, and the communities of Missouri. Accordingly, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six (6) months after birth, and the continuation of breastfeeding through the first year of life and beyond.