Program Data

Family walking in a fall scene

The vision of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is that all Wisconsin children and youth are safe and loved members of thriving families and communities. In support of this vision, DCF is dedicated to making data-driven decisions and being transparent in the work we do. Categorized by program area, below you will find data related to the programs DCF manages and oversees. 

Child Care

Covering programs like Wisconsin Shares, YoungStar, regulation and more! 

Child Support

See current and historical performance data. 

Child Welfare

Interactive dashboards and static reports on child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, and more!

Youth Justice

Explore annual referral and intake data from the community-based youth justice system.

Wisconsin Works

View W-2 participant data by placement type and agency. 

Refugee Resettlement

View admissions and arrivals by state and nationality. 

Milwaukee Child Welfare

View independent monitoring reports and interactive dashboards on initial assessments and out-of-home care

Risk and Reach Project

View data about community risk factors and the reach of publicly funded programs designed to support children and families. 

The Department of Children and Families bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of any external site.