Brown County HHS - Community Services

08/30/2021

One week left! Here's more information on how to get your $100 gift card for getting the COVID-19 vaccine!

One week left! Here's more information on how to get your $100 gift card for getting the COVID-19 vaccine!

08/25/2021

Getting your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine? Get $100! Details below!

Getting your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine? Get $100! Details below!

08/20/2021

A huge THANK YOU to this wonderful couple who serve as Foster Parents for our department! Would you consider being a foster parent? Get more information: 920.448.4144 or Brown County Foster Care

Jennifer and Jim reside in Pittsfield on a small 10 acre hobby farm. Jennifer and Jim have been licensed with Brown County since 2017 and primarilyy serve in the role of a general foster home and specialize in working with and providing care for children with developmental disabilities. They also enjoy providing respite to other foster families. As a family they enjoy spending time at their cabin, fishing, gardening, campfires, “pop corn and movie nights,” and going on hikes to search for berries, mushrooms and other forest treasures. When asked, “What does being foster parents mean to you?” the Goltz’s responded: “Foster parenting to us is a way to give back and make a positive impact on lives in need. It has been an amazing adventure that we hope to continue!”

-We sure hope the adventure continues for you as well! We are so lucky to have you as a part of our Foster Care Family! Thank you for all that you do for children of Brown County! We appreciate you so much more than know!

08/17/2021

You are not alone. Are you a veteran or family member struggling with the recent events in Afghanistan? Reach out to the Brown County Veterans Service Office. They are here to help.

If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran struggling with the recent events in Afghanistan feel free to call us at 920-448-4050 as we are here to help and connect you with counseling resources if needed.

08/09/2021

Our Volunteer Services unit is looking for volunteers to assist with driving our CPS clients to and from visits. Do you have a couple hours a week to help?

08/06/2021

You may be eligible for rental and utility assistance. Check to see if you qualify!

The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists Wisconsin residents that have experienced a significant loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and need help with their rent can apply. Brown County funds can be used for utility arrears (heat, electric, water & sewer, and trash). Learn more at buff.ly/3eYCcKe #WERA #CommunityActionResponds

08/05/2021

Congratulations to Brown County Health & Human Services - Public Health Division's Claire Paprocki on receiving the Women of Influence Young Influencer award!

“During a very tense and fast-evolving crisis, Claire without hesitation took over the reins of managing the local, state, and national media communication piece for Brown County Health & Human Services - Public Health Division and did so professionally, calmly, and with great presence!”

Congratulations to Claire Paprocki on receiving an Insight Publications LLC Women of Influence Young Influencer award!
#influencer http://ow.ly/QmXu50FHmc0

07/26/2021

You can make a difference in the life of a child in Brown County! Our Volunteer Services unit is looking for male mentors for boys within our county. Please contact Jamie or Jenna for more information.

We continue to seek males to mentor boys on on waitlist. Can you help?

07/26/2021

Congratulations to Staff RN Jeff Kropidlowski who retired on July 7 after working for Brown County for 40 years!!!! We are so grateful for Jeff's care and dedication to the clients in our Adult Behavioral Health unit at the Community Treatment Center. Best wishes, Jeff!

Congratulations to Staff RN Jeff Kropidlowski who retired on July 7 after working for Brown County for 40 years!!!! We are so grateful for Jeff's care and dedication to the clients in our Adult Behavioral Health unit at the Community Treatment Center. Best wishes, Jeff!

07/21/2021

Assistance with child care costs is available for those who qualify!

Struggling to afford child care? #WIShares Child Care Subsidy program supports low-income working families by subsidizing a portion of the cost of quality child care. Read more and find out if you are eligible for assistance. https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares

07/13/2021

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The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists Wisconsin residents that have experienced a significant loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and need help with their rent can apply. Brown County funds can be used for utility arrears (heat, electric, water & sewer, and trash). Learn more at buff.ly/3qMj1bf #WERA #CommunityActionResponds

07/13/2021

If your child care provider asks you to give them your #MyWIChildCare card so they can keep it with them, JUST SAY NO! Providers are not allowed to keep your card, account number, PIN, or any kind of picture of your card. Prevent Fraud.https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/publications/pdf/5232.pdf

06/25/2021

Volunteers are needed... could one be you?

The Sexual Assault Center relies on volunteers to assist with our 24-hour response to ensure that no call goes unanswered. Volunteers answer hotline calls and respond in-person to the police department or hospital. There is no experience necessary and training is provided. Learn more about volunteering in Brown County at https://www.familyservicesnew.org/get-involved#volunteer

06/17/2021

Thank you, Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach for proclaiming this week as Economic Support Specialist and Case Manager Week in Brown County! We couldn't be more proud of the individuals in our Economic Support Program Area who have served the clients of Brown County during COVID to ensure people had benefits like FoodShare, Energy Assistance, BadgerCare, Medicaid and more!

It was an honor today to proclaim this week (June 14-18) as #economicsupportspecialist and #casemanagers Week in Brown County to highlight the dedication and important contributions these Brown County HHS - Community Services employees make every day. Especially given the past year of the #COVID19 #pandemic, I want to thank them for making a difference! #thankyou

06/15/2021

Do you know what to do if you suspect someone is a subject of elder abuse? It is up to everyone to prevent and address elder abuse. If you believe an older person is in a life-threatening situation, call 911. Within Brown County, you can report suspected mistreatment to our Adult Protective Services Unit at 920/448-7885.

Do you know what to do if you suspect someone is a subject of elder abuse? It is up to everyone to prevent and address elder abuse. If you believe an older person is in a life-threatening situation, call 911. Within Brown County, you can report suspected mistreatment to our Adult Protective Services Unit at 920/448-7885.

06/15/2021

Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Working together, we can prevent this and keep all of us safe as we age. This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (#WEAAD), let's raise awareness about elder abuse, why it happens, and what we can do to stop it: eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home/

06/15/2021

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (#WEAAD)! It is up to all of us to prevent and address elder abuse. Be a part of the global movement to take action to address the public health and human rights issue of elder abuse: https://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home/

06/15/2021

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM

Today, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Older people throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation. Elder abuse also creates health care and legal costs for our society. However, we can change this. Learn more:
http://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home #WEAAD

ABOUT | TOOLS & TIPS | TAKE ACTION | EVENTS | SOCIAL MEDIA | WALK FOR WEAAD | WEAAD WORDS WORLDWIDE World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th World Elder

05/26/2021

So very thankful for the amazing families who open their homes as foster parents to Brown County kids in need. #FosterCareMonth #fostercareawareness❤️💓💗💖

We would like to introduce you to Abe and Sara Bessera. They have been licensed with Brown County for three years as Foster parents. They started as a child specific home and after the first two years changed to a general home. One month after that, their family grew from one little one to three under three 😊. Then early this year their family grew again and now they have five kiddos. Sarah stated, "We are a very busy active house. We love spending time at parks and playing with our friends. Now that summer is upon us every one of the kiddos loves water and any excuse to get wet." Our Department is so grateful for the Bessera's and their commitment and dedication to caring for the children in their home. They are a strong asset to our foster care program and to the community. They are selfless in the love they give and their hearts and door is always open to children and families in need. Thank you Sara and Abe, from the bottom of our hearts! We could not do this work with out you!

05/25/2021

Just a friendly reminder... the Crisis Center is moving this week. During the transition, services are still available 24/7 -- just call 920/436-8888.

In one week, our Crisis Center will be moving from its current location in downtown Green Bay.

Here are 👉5 THINGS TO KNOW👈 if you or someone you know needs crisis services during the transition:

1) Our hotline number will stay the same, 920-436-8888

2) Call and a Crisis Counselor will help you by phone OR they can mobile out to your location.

3) If you have trouble connecting with us by phone, try again in a few moments, or call the Family Services front desk at 920-436-6800 during business hours. If that does not work, contact local law enforcement and they will help connect you to our team during the transition period.

4) Our new location will be 3150 Gershwin Drive, Green Bay. Signs will be posted at the old location.

5) All services will continue to be provided 24/7, free of charge and fully confidential.

05/18/2021

Thank you, Bakke Family for taking the step of being foster parents to Brown County children! You are making a difference! #FosterCareMonth

We’d love to introduce to you, Team Bakke! The Bakke’s have been a licensed Brown County foster home since 2017 and have been an incredible asset to our program and community ever since! They step in whenever and wherever there is a need and are willing to answer our calls for assistance in the middle of the night! The Bakke’s embody grace, compassion and love and do a tremendous job of meeting birth parents where they are at, providing encouragement and acting as co-parents with the birth family whenever possible. Tabea has a way of putting others at ease and without hesitation, goes the extra mile! The Bakke’s understand that children and families have the best outcomes when our foster parents and birth parents have positive relationships and interactions and this does not go unnoticed in the work they do! The Bakke’s put the needs of children above all else and are fierce advocates for every child that enters their care! We are so honored to have Ryan and Tabea (and their children) as a part of our Foster Care Program and cannot thank them enough for all that they have done and continue to do for children and families of Brown County! You are absolutely incredible!

05/18/2021

Family Services and the Crisis Center are moving next week from downtown to the east side of Green Bay in the new expansion of our Community Treatment Center!

In one week, our Crisis Center will be moving from its current location in downtown Green Bay.

Here are 👉5 THINGS TO KNOW👈 if you or someone you know needs crisis services during the transition:

1) Our hotline number will stay the same, 920-436-8888

2) Call and a Crisis Counselor will help you by phone OR they can mobile out to your location.

3) If you have trouble connecting with us by phone, try again in a few moments, or call the Family Services front desk at 920-436-6800 during business hours. If that does not work, contact local law enforcement and they will help connect you to our team during the transition period.

4) Our new location will be 3150 Gershwin Drive, Green Bay. Signs will be posted at the old location.

5) All services will continue to be provided 24/7, free of charge and fully confidential.

05/18/2021

May is #FosterCareMonth! Thank you Brown County Foster Families, Foster Care Social Workers, Foster the Village, and all those who are a link in the chain to keeping children in our community safe!

Today, I was honored to join with Foster The Village and Brown County HHS - Community Services to proclaim May as #FosterCareMonth in Brown County. It "takes a village" of all of those involved with #fostercare, with their passion and devotion, to provide safety, stability, and well-being for kids and families in our community. #thankyou

05/14/2021

Interested in providing daycare in your home? It's easier than you think!
Be your own business owner and provide quality care to children in your home, on your schedule! By becoming a certified daycare provider, you can receive reimbursements for children that receive WI Shares Child Care Assistance and be eligible for food programs.
For more information and to request and application, call Brown County's Child Care Certifier at 920/448-6361.
You can also visit: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cccertification

Interested in providing daycare in your home? It's easier than you think!
Be your own business owner and provide quality care to children in your home, on your schedule! By becoming a certified daycare provider, you can receive reimbursements for children that receive WI Shares Child Care Assistance and be eligible for food programs.
For more information and to request and application, call Brown County's Child Care Certifier at 920/448-6361.
You can also visit: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cccertification

05/13/2021

Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health month. While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Using #Tools2Thrive is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being. Learn more at mhanational.org/may

Since 1949, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have observed May is Mental Health Month by reaching out to millions of people through the media, local events, and screenings. We invite other organizations to join us in spreading the word that mental health is something every...

05/13/2021

Mark your calendar! This Sunday -- Brown County Health & Human Services' Community Treatment Center is excited to be participating alongside the Sherriff's department in this career fair! We have open nursing (CNA, LPN, RN and APNP) as well as Food Service Worker positions waiting to be filled by YOU!

No registration needed. Bring a photo ID, resume and note taking materials. You'll be able to meet with those in the professions and ask questions.

Apply immediately for open job postings at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty

Mark your calendar! This Sunday -- Brown County Health & Human Services' Community Treatment Center is excited to be participating alongside the Sherriff's department in this career fair! We have open nursing (CNA, LPN, RN and APNP) as well as Food Service Worker positions waiting to be filled by YOU!

No registration needed. Bring a photo ID, resume and note taking materials. You'll be able to meet with those in the professions and ask questions.

Apply immediately for open job postings at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty

05/12/2021

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I'm honored to proclaim May as #mentalhealthawareness month in Brown County. Today, I presented the proclamation to Judge Donald Zuidmulder, who led the effort to create our Mental Health Treatment Court. Our HHS Director Erik Pritzl, his staff, and partners are committed to reducing stigma, inspiring hope, and empowering people to strengthen our community! Thank you to Jeanette Walker for telling her inspiring story and Megan Borchardt Brown County Board District 8 for her leadership on this issue! #mentalhealthmatters

05/11/2021

Rental assistance is still available if you experienced a loss of income due to COVID 19. Use the links below to start the screening process.

The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program (WERA) is still available to those who have experienced a loss of income due to Covid! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3pTkquz Fill out our intake form and prescreen application here: https://buff.ly/3dGaYZ4 #CommunityActionResponds #rentalassistance

05/11/2021

Need help paying your child's daycare expenses? We may be able to help! Give us a call at 1-888-794-5747 or apply online https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/

Need help paying your child's daycare expenses? We may be able to help! Give us a call at 1-888-794-5747 or apply online https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/