Northwest Connection Family Resources - Provider

05/29/2026

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05/13/2026

📢 Reminder for Programs Participating in DCF Get Kids Ready

Programs planning to participate in the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Get Kids Ready program for the 2026–2027 school year should take time now to verify teacher qualifications and Registry information.

✅ Please make sure your 4K teachers:

• Have an active Wisconsin Registry membership that reflects their highest level of education
• Have an associate or bachelor’s degree listed in their Registry profile
• Have a current Registry Certificate of Achievement showing they meet the preliminary position qualifications for “Teacher”

🔗 Wisconsin Registry: [Wisconsin Registry](https://wiregistry.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
🔗 Registry Membership Information: [Registry Membership Resources](https://wiregistry.org/individuals/membership/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
🔗 Reviewing Position Qualifications Guide: [Reviewing Registry Profiles for Position Qualifications](https://wiregistry.org/wp-content/uploads/Reviewing-Registry-Profiles-Position-Qualifications.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

📌 Important Deadline:
A completed Program Eligibility Verification (PEV) application must be submitted by May 15, 2026, in order to participate in Get Kids Ready for the 2026–2027 school year.

🔗 Get Kids Ready Information: [DCF Get Kids Ready Program](https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready/providers?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
🔗 PEV Submission Guide: [PEV Submission Guide PDF](https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/childcare/gkr/pev-submission-guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
🔗 Get Kids Ready Inquiry Form: [Get Kids Ready Inquiry Form](https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/form/get-kids-ready-inquiry?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Thank you for the work you do to support school readiness and high-quality early childhood experiences for children and families across Wisconsin! 🌟

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Attention child care providers 📢: Time is running out to apply for Child Care Bridge Payments!

There’s only two more months to apply, so make sure you apply for each month between now and June 28, 2026. See the Child Care Bridge Payments webpage for complete details and monthly deadlines.

https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/payments

05/08/2026

Providers—quick reminder! ⏳

Complete your Child Care Info Review by May 8 to receive your $30 incentive.

✔ Check your email for your unique link
✔ Takes just one sitting
✔ Entered into an extra prize drawing

Your input helps make sure provider voices are heard across Wisconsin. 💛