Family Resources-County-State-Federal

Resources for Families

County-State-Federal

Including information on legal support, food and homelessness.

Community Resources for Families
 
·         Information and referral centers for families in need of services are available in all Wisconsin communities. Call 211 or go to http://www.resourcehouse.com/en/uwdc/cgi-bin/location.asp to find help in your community or one nearby.
 
·         A variety of support programs are offered through county Departments of Social and Human Services. A listing of county agencies can be found at http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/localhealth/counties/LHD%20Report03122008.pdf.
 
·         Many counties and communities have programs for families that are supported by United Way. To find one serving your local community, go to http://www.unitedwaywi.org.
 
·         Information about how to become part of an effort to address poverty in your community is available through the Vision 2020 Campaign at www.2020wi.org.
 
·         Local libraries may list local resources to help families meet basic needs.
 
·         Telephone books often have separate sections listing services and organizations that serve families.
 
Child Care
 
·         The Wisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral Network at http://www.supportingfamiliestogether.org/can provide information on affordable quality childcare.
 
Employment Support
 
·         Information about the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for dislocated, laid-off, and low-income youth and adults is available at http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/directory/.
 
·         Information about Wisconsin Works (W-2) is available at http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/w2/.
 
·         Information about vocational schools and work force development programs is available at http://www.school-directory.net/schools-in-wisconsin.html.
 
 
Family Budgeting
           
·         Information about family budgeting classes through the
University of Wisconsin-Extension is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/.
 
 
Legal Support
 
·         Wisconsin residents can receive legal assistance through Legal Action of Wisconsin. Information is available at http://badgerlaw.net/Home/PublicWeb/LAW.
 
·         The Legal Services Corporation will help people find legal services in or
near their local communities. Information is available at http://www.rin.lsc.gov/rinboard/rguide/pdir1.htm.
 
 
Food
 
·         Adults, families, and unaccompanied youth are eligible for FoodShare. A listing of county social and human services departments can be found at http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/localhealth/counties/LHD%20Report03122008.pdf.
 
·         Information about local food pantries can be found at a variety of websites, including http://www.secondharvestwi.org/cgi-bin/site.pl and http://www.wiscap.org/cia_food_security.htm.
 
·         Individuals/households can purchase a food package to stretch money, www.share.wi.org.
 
 
Health Care Resources
 
·         Many families may qualify for BadgerCare Plus and the Family Planning Waiver Program. School professionals can help families and unaccompanied youth explore eligibility at http://access.wi.gov.
 
·         The Katie Beckett Program at http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/kbp/ allows certain children who are residents of Wisconsin with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs, living at home with their families, to obtain a Wisconsin Medicaid card.
 
·         A list of health providers for women, children and families can be found at http://www.mch-hotlines.org/web/mch/home.nsf.
 
·         A list of free dental and medical clinics can be found at http://freemedicalcamps.com/vcity.php?stateid=WI.
 
·         A list of domestic abuse programs in local communities can be found at http://www.wcadv.org/.
 
·         Information about how school districts can work with parents in domestic abuse situations can be found at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/homeless/forms.html under “Forms, Application, and Guidance.”
 
·         Advocacy and Benefits Counseling for Health is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit public interest law firm at http://www.safetyweb.org/ and is dedicated to ensuring health care access for children and families, particularly those with special needs or whose health is at risk.
 
Homelessness and Housing
           
·         Information about the educational rights of children and youth who are homeless is available at http://www.dpi.gov/homeless. To reach the Homeless Liaison for the Wauwatosa School District , call 414-773-1080 for more information.
 
·         Information about low-income housing can be obtained by calling 211 and is available through a variety of sources:
 
·         Help with housing and other assistance for unaccompanied youth is available through the Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services. Information is available at http://wahrs.org.
 
·         Resources for families facing foreclosure can be found at a variety of websites including: http://www.995hope.org, http://www.nw.org, and http://www.hud.gov.
 
 Parent and Youth Support
 
·         Low-income students are eligible for services through the Wisconsin Education Opportunity Program (WEOP). More information is available at http://dpi.wi.gov/weop/directory.html.
 
·         Some students may be living apart from their parents. The Caregiver’s Authorization Form, available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/homeless/pdf/caregiverAuth.pdf, may be used to authorize a non-parent to represent the student.
 
·         Information to assist pregnant and parenting teens is available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/schlageparent.html.
 
 Future Educational Plans
 
·         The Talent Incentive Program (TIP) provides grant assistance to the most needy and educationally disadvantaged resident students attending eligible colleges and universities in Wisconsin. More information is available at http://dpi.wi.gov/weop/directory.html.
 
·         Information about financial aid and scholarship information is available from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) at http://www.serve.org/nche/ibt/higher_ed.php.
 
 
 Resources and Strategies to Help Schools Assist Families Experiencing Challenges
Related to the Economic Recession
(Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, February 2009)
 
 
Student Services, October 2009
 
For further assistance, please contact the school social worker or school counselor assigned to your building.
 
Teresa Rupsch
Email
Social Worker

This list is not comprehensive. Please send an e-mail if the information is incorrect or needs to be updated. Thank you!
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