Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration
Wisconsin Shares Handbook
The local agency may request any information necessary to make a correct eligibility decision. The local agency must not request verification of an item that is not required unless questionable.
| Note: The method used to verify information when determining eligibility or conducting an investigation must not violate the parent’s rights, privacy, or personal dignity. |
A release of information is not required when the agency worker is assisting the parent with obtaining employment verification through collateral contact.
A release of information is also not required to use documents associated with a case or investigation for:
Locating a person or the assets of a person who:
Failed to file tax returns
Underreported taxable income
Is a delinquent taxpayer
Identifying fraudulent tax returns
Providing information for tax-related prosecutions
Auditing or accounting purposes
This section last updated 12/1/2022