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    Child Care Subsidy - Wisconsin Shares

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    Child Care Subsidy - Wisconsin Shares

    • Apply for Wisconsin Shares
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    Milwaukee Early Care Administration (MECA)

    • 53206 Early Childhood Initiative
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    MyWIChildCare EBT Card

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I am Homeless or at Risk of Becoming Homeless

The links below provide information about the various groups such as county human service offices, tribal agencies and state and local agencies that provide services and supports.

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Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs

Resource Map

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Homeless Mail Pickup Sites


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Homeless Veterans


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Homeless Assistance Agencies

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