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Department of Children and Families is Making Investments

February 12, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Early childhood education is a priority for a lot of people. In Milwaukee, several organizations are working toward ensuring that early childhood education is accessible and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Emilie Amundson, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Historic Wisconsin Shares Rate Increase to Reach over 28,000 Children

January 8, 2022

Wisconsin to exceed federal child care subsidy recommendation for first time in state history Many Wisconsin Shares families will see an increase in their subsidy amount this month thanks to a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Care, Child Care Subsidies, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Shares

Wisconsin to Issue Benefits to Children Missing Free or Reduced Price School Meals Because of COVID-19 Pandemic

March 13, 2021

DHS is working in partnership with the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Children and Families, and schools across the state to implement the program for the 2020-2021 school … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Pandemic EBT, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Sen. Spencer Coggs introduces bill to curb illegal child care

December 10, 2011

Sen. Spencer Coggs introduces bill to curb illegal child care

Senator Spencer Coggs (D-Milwaukee) is introducing a bill that will require the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to improve its investigation and inspections of illegal child care centers, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: bill, Child Care, Illegal Child Care, Legislation, Spencer Coggs, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

DCF Secretary announces thousands in Milwaukee building skills and gaining jobs through the Transitional Jobs Program

July 9, 2011

The Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson announced this week that the transitional jobs program will help provide 4,000 individuals with an immediate income, an opportunity to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Fatherhood, Transitional Jobs, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Secretary Bicha announces YoungStar training and technical support

August 12, 2010

By Lynda L. Jones Governor Jim Doyle has a reason to smile this week, as his vision on child care reform continues to move in the direction that he has hoped. The governor has spoken on many … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Care, John Richards, Lena Taylor, Lynda Jones, Reggie Bicha, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, YoungStar

Wisconsin receives $1.16 Million grant to expand and improve home visiting services for at-risk families

August 6, 2010

A new $1.16 million grant through the Affordable Care Act will be used to expand and improve the quality of home visiting services in atrisk communities. The new funding will help local communities … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Care Act, Grants Received, Karen Timberlake, Reggie Bicha, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Jessica Doyle and Reggie Bicha recognize foster parents

May 22, 2010

This week First Lady Jessica Doyle and Department of Children and Families Secretary Reggie Bicha recognized foster parents Scott and Paulette Drankiewwicz for their incredible commitment to the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Awards, Foster Care, Governors Foster Care Award, Jessica Doyle, Reggie Bicha, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

DCF adds nurses to BMCW staff to increase the safety of Milwaukee children

May 1, 2010

Department of Children and Families Secretary Reggie Bicha announced this week the launch of the Nurse Family Engagement program that will improve the safety, health and well-being of Milwaukee’s most … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Arlene Happach, Nurse Family Engagement, Reggie Bicha, The Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Child Care Summit highlights changes to child care laws

February 27, 2010

Unity Caucus and Senator Taylor present summit with DCF and local officials Compiled by Courier Staff Senator Lena C. Taylor (D) Milwaukee) this week announced a child care summit to take place … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Care, Daycare, Fraud, Lena Taylor, Reggie Bicha, Unity Caucus, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Shares

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