Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families DCF strives to ensure all Wisconsin children and youth are safe and loved members of thriving families

Are you a parent or caregiver AND experiencing a housing emergency, eviction, homelessness, domestic violence, fire, or ...
06/15/2026

Are you a parent or caregiver AND experiencing a housing emergency, eviction, homelessness, domestic violence, fire, or energy crisis?

You may be eligible for Emergency Assistance.

Emergency Assistance provides a payment and a connection to resources for families experiencing a setback

Learn more: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/ea

Hey Wisconsin child care providers! 📢 May Child Care Bridge Payment letters are available in the Child Care Provider Por...
06/12/2026

Hey Wisconsin child care providers! 📢 May Child Care Bridge Payment letters are available in the Child Care Provider Portal today.

Remember, all payment program funds must be spent within 120 days of the date of your payment letter. Use the spending tool for organizing and tracking how you spend your funds.

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

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the approval of an administrative rule designed ...
06/12/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the approval of an administrative rule designed to improve licensing, regulation, and quality of care youth receive in group home settings.

The revised rule aligns with Wisconsin’s Putting Families First efforts that are transforming group care to be more trauma-sensitive and child centric with high-quality, community-based placement settings.

Learn more https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/press/6-12-26-new-rule

When Brooke first entered the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program, she was carrying the weight of uncertainty while doing ever...
06/11/2026

When Brooke first entered the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program, she was carrying the weight of uncertainty while doing everything she could to care for her young son. Like many parents trying to balance survival with hope for the future, she knew she needed something to change. She just wasn’t sure where to begin.

Read her story on how she built long-term stability with help from Wisconsin Works!

https://fsc-corp.org/from-uncertainty-to-confidence-how-brooke-built-stability-for-her-family-through-wisconsin-works/

Congratulations!!

Join our team!We are hiring for a Budget and Policy Analyst! Learn more and apply at the link below by June 22.https://t...
06/10/2026

Join our team!

We are hiring for a Budget and Policy Analyst! Learn more and apply at the link below by June 22.

https://tinyurl.com/5hb459z2

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health complications for those who are not vaccinated, particularly f...
06/09/2026

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health complications for those who are not vaccinated, particularly for children.

For Wisconsin counties with low vaccination rates, the risk of measles is high. The best protection from measles is to get the measles vaccine (MMR). Two doses of the measles vaccine are 97% effective at preventing the disease. Learn more about measles and immunization.

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/measles.htm

Hey Wisconsin! 🌲☀️Get ready to get outside because the annual Free Fun Weekend is officially scheduled for June 6–7!For ...
06/05/2026

Hey Wisconsin! 🌲☀️Get ready to get outside because the annual Free Fun Weekend is officially scheduled for June 6–7!

For the entire weekend fees for vehicle admission to state parks, state trail passes, fishing license are all waived!🎣🛶🚴‍♀️🥾

Whether your perfect day involves biking, fishing, kayaking, or hiking—whatever it is, get on out there!

This entire weekend is absolutely FREE!

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