Program Services - Economic Support Program
The Economic Support Program is the benefit issuance component that establishes eligibility for public assistance, determines benefit amounts, and distributes financial support. The primary program areas are: Wisconsin Works Program (W-2), FoodShare, Medical Assistance/Badger Care Plus, Kenosha CARES/SHARES programs, and Child Care Assistance.
Secondary components include the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, the Emergency Assistance Program, SSI advocacy Program, the Holiday House charities, the Fraud Prevention Unit and the Quality Control Unit.
The Economic Support Program operates out of three locations: the Kenosha County Job Center serves the general community, the Kenosha County Center serves the general community who live west of I-94, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center serves the elderly and nursing home populations.