Employment and Training Programs
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Program
The Wisconsin Shares Childcare Program helps eligible families with the cost of childcare while their parents are at work
Who is eligible to receive assistance?
Eligible parent(s) who are employed;
Eligible parent(s) in training and education programs; and
Eligible parent(s) involved in the State sponsored work program.
How do I know if I am eligible?
Workforce Connections, Inc. is the organization that will determine your eligibility for childcare assistance.
You must meet certain guidelines including family income of less than 185% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) initially and 200% FPL ongoing.
What factors are considered when determining eligibility?
Workforce Connections, Inc. staff members follow State of Wisconsin guidelines when determining the amount of subsidy that will be covered. These factors include:
Income;
Size of family;
How many children are in care;
Type of provider used (regulated); and
Number of hours authorized
Size of family;
How many children are in care;
Type of provider used (regulated); and
Number of hours authorized
Licensed;
Regularly certified; or
Provisionally certified.
Regularly certified; or
Provisionally certified.
To see if you are eligible, request an appointment.
You will be offered a time to meet a case manager within five (5) business days. You will be asked to bring along documents to help establish your eligibility.
At that appointment, you will need to provide your case manager with requested documents. Once your application is processed you may be referred to the appropriate agency that will complete an authorization for the childcare provider you have selected.
Once you have been determined eligible and are enrolled in the program, you will need to review your eligibility with your case manager every six (6) months.
You must report changes that affect your eligibility to your case manager or the change center within certain time frames that will be discussed with you at the eligibility appointment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon requst to individuals with disabilities.
Any potential information that is sent to Workforce Connections, Inc. through its website will remain confidential.
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