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Children and families
across Wisconsin.
Family and child care supports. WI2030 links you to the responsible public agencies; they confirm current local coverage, eligibility, and availability.
Wisconsin Department of Children and FamiliesWisconsin Shares child care subsidy
Learn about help paying for child care for eligible working families.
DCF or the responsible agency confirms eligibility and provider participation.
Statewide program; participating providers and local processing apply. Source reviewed 2026-10-30.Open official service ↗View source agency ↗Wisconsin Department of Children and FamiliesWisconsin Works (W-2) family employment support
Learn about W-2 support for eligible parents and pregnant people, including local agency connections.
The local agency determines eligibility and available services. Support may include employment, training, transportation, and child care referrals.
Statewide program delivered through local W-2 agencies. Source reviewed 2026-10-30.Open official service ↗View source agency ↗Wisconsin Department of Children and FamiliesWisconsin Child Care Finder
Search regulated child care programs by address, care type, and other options using the state-maintained finder.
Confirm openings, costs, and program fit directly with providers. The finder does not guarantee current openings.
Statewide search; regulated programs are covered, and some unregulated providers may not appear. Source reviewed 2026-10-30.Open official service ↗View source agency ↗Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and local CCR&R networkLocal child care resource and referral
Find regional child care resource and referral help for family-specific questions and local provider searches.
Contact the regional provider to confirm current assistance and service area.
Regional network; local service areas vary. Source reviewed 2026-10-30.Open official service ↗View source agency ↗ Independent navigation only. WI2030 does not determine eligibility or submit applications. Keep personal information on the official agency service.