FoodShare Wisconsin was created to help stop hunger and to improve nutrition and health. It helps people with limited money buy the food they need for good health. To apply visit access.wisconsin.gov
Wisconsin Medicaid has many different health care programs that can help certain needy or low-income individuals and families pay for health care. The program rules and income limits are not the same for each program.
If you would like to find out if you might be eligible for Medicaid benefits visit: access.wisconsin.gov
To find out more about each specific Health care program available click the "Learn More" area (lower left corner) on the Access website or visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy supports low-income working families by subsidizing a portion of the cost of quality child care while the parents or caregivers are working or participating in another approved activity. Please see the website for more information for both families and childcare providers. www.dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares MyWIChildCare Parent Video can be found at:
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/elearning/meca-mwcc-parentvideo/story.html
Application Information
To apply for public assistance benefits visit the state website: access .wisconsin.gov Click on the “Am I Eligible” tool to see if you might be able to get benefits or go right to the “Apply For Benefits” tool.
We have a Change and Information Center that can also provide general information and resources to new applicants and consumers already receiving programs.
CHANGE CENTER 1-888-794-5747 (Toll Free)
FAX proof/verification documents: 1-855-293-1822 (Toll Free)
MAIL verification documents to: CDPU PO Box 5234 Janesville WI 53547-5234
