How Do I Get Reimbursed For Children In The Wisconsin Shares Program?

Step 1: Children must be authorized for Wisconsin Shares

A printed child care authorization is the only valid agreement that the provider will be paid. The authorization describes the dates for which care will be paid, the maximum number of hours authorized, and the payment amount. Providers who accept children without a valid authorization have no guarantee they will receive payment from Wisconsin Shares. Both the Provider and the Parents receive the authorization notice. The authorization notice shows the child care subsidy amount to be paid to the Provider by the State.

Step 2: Track Attendance and Submit Attendance Report

Attendance information can be submitted either online or by mail.

For information on how to submit online, please see the child care provider information page.

To submit by mail, correctly complete and submit your attendance report to your assigned payment liaison. Payment liaisons are assigned when you are certified. Providers receive pre-printed attendance forms in the mail for each authorized child for each 2-week attendance period. The Provider records the actual hours of care provided each day, along with the weekly totals. This information must be sent to your assigned payment liaison at 1220 W. Vliet St, Milwaukee WI 53205.

Step 3: Receive Payment

The child care subsidy amount for each child is paid to the provider by the State. The payments are made through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) directly to the provider's bank account, or in some cases by a check mailed to the provider. The remaining amount of the payment, up to the maximum allowed rate is the responsibility of the parent, and the provider collects this amount from the parent directly.