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/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance, Kenosha CARES/SHARES programs, and Childcare.
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, the Center for Aging and Long Term Care serves the elderly and nursing home populations.
Economic Support Specialists function as critical members of Financial and Employment Planning Teams who not only determine eligibility and issue benefits for Wisconsin Works, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance and Childcare, but also determine what Wisconsin Works Program placement and activities an individual is assigned. They work in conjunction with other Team members to assist families in becoming economically and socially self-sufficient.