Ensuring Continuity During Child Care Program Transition

How to Ensure Continuity of Wisconsin Shares Authorizations During Child Care Program Transitions

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In the case of a program ownership change, program location change, or a program changing the type of care provided, both families and providers must take a few steps to ensure that Wisconsin Shares Authorizations can continue.

MyWIChildCare Tips for Parents

MyWIChildCare Tips and Other Useful Information for Parents

MyWIChildCare EBT Card

The Department of Children and Families is committed to helping parents understand their Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy. Since late 2016, the MyWIChildCare EBT card has made it easier than ever for parents to pay for child care and get the most out of their subsidy.

MyWIChildCare for Providers

MyWIChildCare for Providers

MyWIChildCare EBT card

Child care providers who accept families receiving Wisconsin Shares are paid via an EBT card. Instead of being paid directly by the state, parents who receive Wisconsin Shares are using their MyWIChildCare EBT card to pay providers according to their payment policies.

MyWIChildCare for Parents

MyWIChildCare for Parents

MyWIChildCare EBT Card Sample

Parents receiving Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy are now using an EBT card to pay their child care provider, similar to using the Quest card for FoodShare. The EBT system is called MyWIChildCare.

Where to Apply for Wisconsin Shares

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Where to Apply for Wisconsin Shares

Select your local agency from the drop-down to view the contact information.