Spanish Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program - Temporary Subsidy Increase for Children Ages 0-3

Bienvenido al programa Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy

(Subsidio de cuidado infantil Wisconsin Shares)

(Welcome to the Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program)

El programa Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy (Subsidio de cuidado infantil Wisconsin Shares) apoya a las familias elegibles con el financiamiento de una parte del costo del cuidado infantil siempre y cuando los padres trabajen o participen en una actividad aprobada.

Child Care Provider Frequently Asked Questions

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Child Care Provider Frequently Asked Questions for Wisconsin Shares

Read through the various Wisconsin Shares FAQs to find answers to your most asked questions about child care subsidy. 

53206 Early Childhood Initiative: Early Childhood Workforce

53206 Early Care and Education Initiative

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Since 2020, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has provided needed financial and professional development supports to the early care and education (ECE) workforce in 53206 to create movement in increasing YoungStar quality practices within child care programs. In order to increase quality, supports have been created to:

Child Care Consumer Statement

When choosing child care, there are many factors to consider including types of care, price, availability, quality of care, and location. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) has numerous resources available to help parents choose the best child care option to fit their family’s needs.