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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Press Releases

61 Press Releases
  • Published on April 12, 2023 - 15:36 GMT

    Over $9 million in Partner Up! grants now available to employers to help attract and retain employees

    April 12, 2023 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Employers are now able to apply for the latest cohort of the Partner Up! grants from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). Over $9 …

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  • Published on March 7, 2023 - 19:38 GMT

    DCF honors six human service professionals for outstanding service to families

    March 7, 2023 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov   Caring for Kids Awards presented during Social Work Month MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers declaring March as Social Work Month in Wisconsin, the …

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  • Published on February 20, 2023 - 15:53 GMT

    Applications Open for Dream Up! Grants

    February 20, 2023 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov    Applications Open for Dream Up! Grants DCF to offer another $2.5 million to bolster child care in communities across Wisconsin MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families …

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  • Published on January 31, 2023 - 16:20 GMT

    DCF Secretary Amundson makes leadership team appointments

    January 31, 2023 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson today announced new appointments to her leadership team. Priya Bhatia …

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  • Published on January 26, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

    DCF encourages communities to talk about human trafficking during national awareness month

    January 26, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov   MADISON – In recognition of Governor Tony Evers proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) …

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  • Published on January 23, 2023 - 19:55 GMT

    Contract for Wisconsin Family Connections Center

    January 23, 2023 Contact:  Beth Blanchar, DCFProcurement@wisconsin.gov   MADISON - The Department of Children and Families (DCF) issued requests for proposal (RFP) for the statewide and regional components of the Wisconsin Family Connections Center: …

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  • Published on December 22, 2022 - 17:01 GMT

    Wisconsin’s Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Plan Approved

    December 22, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov     MADISON ― Wisconsin’s federal partners have approved the state’s Title IV-E Prevention Program Five-Year Plan, which will support the Wisconsin Department of …

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  • Published on September 22, 2022 - 14:55 GMT

    DCF Awards $10 Million in Partner Up! Grants to Keep Economy Moving

    September 21, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Over 85 business across Wisconsin to receive funding for child care to help attract and retain employees   The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) …

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  • Published on May 31, 2022 - 18:48 GMT

    DCF Announces Project Growth Grant Recipients

    May 31, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov   Over $20 million awarded to local communities and businesses across Wisconsin   MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the …

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  • Published on May 26, 2022 - 20:13 GMT

    Community Action Inc., of Walworth & Rock Counties recognized by Governor Evers and DCF for its Merrill Community Sharing Garden

    May 26, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – The Merrill Community Sharing Garden, run by Community Action Inc., (CAI) of Walworth & Rock Counties, was honored with the 24th annual Governor’s …

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  • Published on May 24, 2022 - 19:09 GMT

    First Lady and DCF Secretary recognize notable families and foster youth

    May 24, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – First Lady Kathy Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson honored six outstanding families and two foster youth …

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  • Published on May 5, 2022 - 14:02 GMT

    DCF Celebrates Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

    May 5, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Dropping a son or daughter off at a child care center never gets easier for parents, but thanks to the dedication, love and care from child care providers, …

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  • Published on May 3, 2022 - 14:27 GMT

    Recognizing Foster Care Month

    May 2, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov   Foster parents, relatives, and family friends provide stable, loving environments to keep families strong   MADISON – Today there are over 6,800 Wisconsin children in …

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  • Published on April 6, 2022 - 20:12 GMT

    Recognizing Family Strengthening Month

    April 6, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov   State and local agencies continue to build strong and thriving communities   MADISON – Child abuse and neglect are pervasive – yet preventable – issues affecting …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 18:13 GMT

    2022 Caring for Kids Awards

    March 22, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov   Caring for Kids Awards presented during Social Work Month   MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers declaring March as Social Work Month in Wisconsin, the …

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  • Published on February 28, 2022 - 15:10 GMT

    Applications Open for Project Growth Grants

    February 28, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov New grant program aims to build relationships between early care and business communities   MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) …

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  • Published on February 11, 2022 - 00:55 GMT

    DCF Announces Additional $194 Million Investment in Early Care and Education Industry

    February 10, 2022 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov   MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced plans for additional programs aimed at supporting Wisconsin’s early care and …

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  • Published on January 6, 2022 - 16:59 GMT

    Historic Wisconsin Shares rate increase to reach over 28,000 children

    January 6, 2021 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Wisconsin to exceed federal child care subsidy recommendation for first time in state history   MADISON – Many Wisconsin Shares families will see an increase in …

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  • Published on December 16, 2021 - 19:33 GMT

    Domestic Violence funding to reach over 4,000 individuals statewide

    December 16, 2021 Contact: Gina Paige, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has closed the application process for the Living Independently Through Financial Empowerment (LIFE) program and will …

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  • Published on November 17, 2021 - 14:05 GMT

    Emergency Funds Available to Domestic Violence Survivors

    November 17, 2021 Contact: Gina Paige, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The strain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the aligned economic challenge have increased the risks and severity of abuse many domestic violence survivors are …

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