Economic Support
Programs BadgerCare Plus- A Medicaid program to provide health care coverage for uninsured and low-income families. FoodShare- (formerly Food Stamps) - Assistance for individuals and families in purchasing food. Medicaid- Health care for individuals 65+, blind, or disabled. WI Shares- Child Care Subsidy Program- Helps families pay for child care. If the parent is eligible, child care can be subsidized for children under the age of 13 (up to 19 if special needs) Caretaker Supplement (CTS)- Is a benefit available to parents who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. |
To contact your worker:
Capital Consortium PO BOX 5234 Janesville, WI 53457-5234 Phone: 1-888-794-5556 Fax: 1-855-293-1822 Open weekdays 8 am-4 pm |
Public Health Emergency Ending: Learn about the impact to Foodshare and Badgercare
Apply for
FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Family Planning Only Services, Medicaid, and Child Care services.
Capital Consortium Phone: 1-888-794-5556 TTY: 711 Fax: 1-855-293-1822 |
Apply forHealth Insurance Marketplace and learn about your new coverage options.
Marketplace Phone: 1-800-318-2596 |
Energy Assistance
WHEAP provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. WAP helps renters and homeowners reduce their energy consumption.
Must apply in person. Call to make an appointment. Phone:(608)847-5988 |
Find Certified Child CareSearching for safe, quality and regulated child care in Wisconsin has never been easier. Many providers are rated by YoungStar so that you can know how they measure up against research-based quality indicators.
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What is Quality Child Care?
Evaluating child care may seem like an overwhelming task. This checklist can help.
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Start your own Child Care businessFor more info on becoming a certified child care provider:
The Parenting Place: 1-608-784-8125 For information on opening a licensed child care center:
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To report fraud
If you suspect that someone is committing or has committed any form of fraud or abuse of a Wisconsin Department of Health Services program and would like to file a complaint, please call or click on the link below.
Fraud Number:
1-877-865-3432
If you suspect that someone is committing or has committed any form of fraud or abuse of a Wisconsin Department of Health Services program and would like to file a complaint, please call or click on the link below.
Fraud Number:
1-877-865-3432