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Economic Support
Determines eligibility and provides case management for MA, Foodshare and Child Care.
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BadgerCare
BadgerCare Plus is a health care program. It helps low-income children, pregnant people, and adults in Wisconsin.
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Bay Lake Consortium
Most changes affecting benefits that you receive through Oconto County Economic Support should be reported to the Bay Lake Consortium Change and Information Center.
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Child Care Certification
If you're thinking about becoming certified and having a child care business in your own home, start here.
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Crisis Intervention Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance is designed to meet the immediate needs of eligible persons facing a current emergency.
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Food Share Program
Food Share Program helps persons and families who have little money or resources to buy the food they need for good health.
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Fraud Investigation
Fraud Investigation investigates complaints of misuse of the Child Day Care, Food Share, Medical Assistance and Energy Assistance programs.
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Nursing Home Medical Assistance
Nursing Home Medical Assistance covers expenses for Nursing Home patients.
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Wisconsin Shares (Child Day Care Reimbursement)
Wisconsin Shares (Child Day Care Reimbursement) provides reimbursement of childcare expenses to enable parents to work, seek employment, or finish high school.
- How can I apply for assistance?
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There are 4 ways to apply:
- Completing an ACCESS online application with an electronic signature.
- Completing a request for assistance over the phone using a telephonic signature by calling the Bay Lake Consortium at 888-794-5747.
- Applying as a walk-in at your local agency,
501 Park Avenue
Building C, Third Floor
Oconto, WI, - Submitting a paper application / registration form acquired at your local agency and fax to 855-293-1822 or mail to:
CDPU
P.O. Box 5234
Janesville, WI 53547-5234.
- Do I need an appointment to meet with an Economic Support Worker?
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Yes. Please call the Bay Lake Consortium at 888-794-5747 to schedule appointments, report changes to your household and income, or to get general information about your case.