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  • Governor Walker proclaims May as Foster Care Month in Wisconsin

    During May, we take time to recognize the caring and generous families who provide foster care for children and youth in Wisconsin all year long. These families help make it possible for children to feel safe and stable while in out-of-home care.


  • Stopping Child Care Fraud

    DCF does not tolerate fraud. Our work to find, fight and stop fraud has saved over $120 million in the Wisconsin Shares program. Read more about how DCF is protecting taxpayer dollars as we ensure programs serve the families of Wisconsin.


  • Resource for Parents

    Do you know which child care providers have star power? With DCF's YoungStar website, accessing quality child care for working parents will be easier than ever! Together we can help Wisconsin's little stars shine bright!


  • "Racing to the Top" for Early Childhood Education

    Recently, Wisconsin was awarded $22.7 million with a "Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge" grant. This four-year grant will focus on improving YoungStar to better serve high-risk students, help providers improve their YoungStar ratings, and strengthen efforts to engage parents in improving their children’s early learning and development. Read more about the plan to improve early childhood quality for Wisconsin's children.

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Refugee Resettlement Support Funds

Refugee Resettlement Support Funds

The Department of Children and Families recently announced awards of $1.5 million to help refugee families make a new home in Wisconsin. For more information, go to the press release.

Refugee Resettlement Support Funds Press Release

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