Unit Supervisor:  Eileen Newby

The Economic Support/Financial and Employment Programs help people to meet their basic needs while promoting self-sufficiency through various services.  In addition to the information and links below, Wisconsin has developed a website called   --  Access to Eligibility Support Services for Health and Nutrition.  This website is a quick and easy way for people who live in Wisconsin to see if they might be able to get help through Wisconsin’s health and nutrition programs.

New applicants for Medicaid, BadgerCare+, FoodShare and Child Day Care should call our Intake Line at 262-284-8248 or 262-238-8248

Links	Description
	replaced the Food Stamp Program in Wisconsin in October of 2004.  Benefits are credited monthly to recipient accounts that are accessed with magnetic swipe cards at participating grocery stores.
	offers comprehensive, affordable health care to many families and pregnant women.  BadgerCare Plus is for all children under 19 years of age, regardless of income.
	also called medical assistance or Title 19, pays for medical care of elderly, blind and disabled individuals and families that meet income and asset guidelines.   This includes coverage for nursing homes and family Care
Child Care Assistance	for parents who are working and need help paying for care for children 12 or younger.
	helps low-income individuals and families pay for a portion of their home heating bills, based on monthly income.
No Link	Limited Relief Program provides a limited benefit for single individuals without significant income and assets for living expenses and medical care needs.
Private Agency Employment Resources
Wisconsin Works	(W2) provides a range of services to families with dependent minor children and helps those families obtain permanent employment. Applications taken at Ozaukee Works and the Workforce Development Center. in Mequon. Call Arbor E&T at 262-376-4121 ext. 133 for information and appointments.
	Employment and Training Programs for individuals receiving FoodShare who are able to work. Programs available at Ozaukee Works and the Workforce Development Center in Mequon. Call Arbor E&T at 262-376-4121 ext. 133 for information and appointments.