Program Services - Intro
Child Care
Child care helps provide access to financial assistance for eligible participants. Families can apply for help with paying for child care costs in order to work or work related or school/training activities.
Child Support
Through the establishment and enforcement of court ordered child support and medical support obligations and the establishment of paternity, the Child Support Program contributes to the well being of children by collecting child support payments on your families’ behalf regardless of your income.
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.
Emergency Services Network
The Kenosha County Emergency Services Network brings together community based agencies serving low income and indigent residents of the County with the goal of creating better coordination of services and eliminating duplication of services and aid.
FoodShare Wisconsin
FoodShare Wisconsin was created to help stop hunger and to improve nutrition and health. FoodShare helps people with limited money buy the food they need for good health.
Medicaid (aka Medical Assistance)
Medicaid helps pay for the cost of medical care to low-income families and pregnant women. By having health insurance for families, it makes it easier for parents to create a happy and healthy family life.
Medicaid Transportation
Medicaid Transportation, funded by Federal and State tax dollars, is a component of the Title 19 Medicaid Assistance Program.
Wisconsin Works (W-2)
Wisconsin Works (W-2) is available to eligible low-income parents whose minor children live with them. W-2 provides a wide range of employment services and training to help eligible Wisconsin residents obtain and keep employment