2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 provides easy access to health and human
services, to give callers an opportunity to give or get help and
serves as a hub for community information in times of disaster.
2-1-1 is accessible 24 hours per day, seven days a week and is
available at no cost to all residents of the communities they
serve. Translation services and TDD access (920) 954-7202 are
available. Dial 2-1-1 or go on the website at
www.211now.org
ACCESS
The Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) recently
unveiled their newly completed internet website so limited
income Wisconsin residents can screen, apply for and maintain
health & nutrition benefits. The ACCESS website includes three
easy-to-use features: (1) a short self-assessment tool to find
out if someone appears to be eligible for more than a dozen
health and nutrition programs; (2) an online tool to apply for
key programs (FoodShare, Family Medicaid, and family planning
services); and (3) a benefit management tool so certain program
recipients can check the status of their benefits and report
required changes to maintain their benefits. The ACCESS website
can be found at
www.access.wi.gov
Birth to 3
This program supports families that have children with delays in
their development. Children are eligible with a 25% delay in any
area of development, a diagnosis that is likely to lead to a
delay or atypical development. Services are provided at home or
wherever the child is cared for. There is a cost share for some
families in the program but the evaluations are provided free of
charge.
Calumet County Birth to 3: 849-9351
Outagamie County Birth to 3: 749-5870
Winnebago County Birth to 3: 236-4615
Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc.
The source for child care information, serving Calumet,
Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. Child Care Resource & Referral,
Inc. (CCR&R) improves the quality and accessibility of early
childhood education and care. CCR&R offers parent referrals to
regulated child care programs, family child care and group
center business start-up, technical assistance, workshops,
in-services and a resource lending library. CCR&R also offers
programs to enhance early childhood environments, Outagamie and
Waupaca County child care certification, and child care payment
processing for providers in Outagamie County. CCR&R has a child
care Job Line, which advertises careers in child care. For a
referral, call 886-1211.
Executive Director is Judy Olson, 886-1211
www.getconnectedforkids.org
Children and Youth with Special Health Care
Needs
Program to support families who have children and youth with
special needs and the providers who serve them, through
information and referral supports, as well as connecting
families with Family Voices and the Parent to Parent Program to
provide parent matches. They also provide trainings to parent
and professionals who serve children and youth with special
health care needs.
To speak with an Information and Referral Specialist,
call (920) 969-5325
Family Resource Center Fox Cities
This “place to grow and gather” is designed for families,
caregivers and children. The Family Resource Center Fox Cities
offers parent workshops, family activities, support groups for
single parents, a resource lending library, child care referrals
and playgroups/drop in playtimes. Most Family Resource Center
programs are free of charge.
Program Coordinator is Lisa Smith, 886-0123
www.getconnectedforkids.org
Head Start
UW Oshkosh Head Start is a FREE preschool program, serving
Outagamie, Shawano and Winnebago Counties. Head Start's focus is
on early childhood development and health, as well as family and
community partnerships. The program provides comprehensive
education, health, nutrition and parent involvement services to
low income children and their families (100% of poverty level).
Children served are ages 3-5 and program options include 3 1/2
hour classroom, 6 hour extended day classroom, home visitation
or a combination of options. We also have collaborations with
some child care centers to provide services there.
Director of Early Child Development is Lynn Hammen, call
1-800-624-4436 for more information
Parent Connection
This parent education and support program is designed to
Encourage, Strengthen and Support Families. The program offers a
variety of services, each designed to ease the transition into
parenthood and make parenting less stressful and more enjoyable.
Services offered include: ‘Parent as Teachers’ Home Visitation,
Family Wellness Workshops, Teen Parent Program, Fatherhood
Programs and Family Fun Events.
Program Coordinator is Andrea Alpert-Buss, 739-4226, ext. 108
www.familyservicesnew.org/parent_connection.htm
|