Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual

16.3.4 Learnfare Case Management Plan

A Learnfare Case Management Plan is required for each child subject to Learnfare case management and must include:

1. Goals for the child during Learnfare case management;
2. Description of the activities planned;
3. Planned begin and end dates for each activity;
4. Agencies/parties that will provide the services; and
5. Signature of the parent(s).

The Learnfare case manager must coordinate with the FEPFEPFinancial and Employment Planner if the Learnfare Case Management Plan includes required activities for the parent. (See Chapter 6 for more information on the W-2W-2Wisconsin Works Employability Plan.)

The Learnfare Case Management Plan must integrate plans developed by:

1. The child’s school to address school attendance/achievement or at-risk indicators; and
2. Other agencies and organizations with whom the Learnfare participant is currently involved, or the Learnfare case manager deems appropriate, such as:
   • Local government agencies;
   • Community-based organizations;
   • Judicial entities;
   • Professional health providers, etc.

Collaboration and coordination with the child’s school is essential to the development of the Learnfare Case Management Plan.

The school or school district should be the primary provider of services to Learnfare participants.

16.3.4.1 Learnfare Case Management Activities

As part of the Learnfare Case Management Plan, W-2 agencies must provide services to help children:

1. Maintain school enrollment;
2. Improve school attendance; and
3. Prepare children for a career.

The focus of Learnfare case management should be grade-appropriate.

For children	Learnfare case management should focus on
Enrolled in elementary and middle schools	Maintaining school enrollment and attendance.
Enrolled in high school	Graduation; Career and/or employment planning; Job readiness; and Job seeking/job retention activities as appropriate.
That are minor parents enrolled in high school	Graduation; Career and/or employment planning; Job readiness; and Parenting skills and family planning.