FoodShare may be able to help you improve your nutrition and health. The easiest and fastest way to apply for FoodShare and set a filing date is to apply online at https://www.access.wisconsin.gov Applications are also available by mail, by stopping by Richland County Health and Human Services in person or contacting the Capital Consortium at 1-888-794-5556. This program requires an interview either by phone or in-person. You will be contacted initially by phone once we have your application. If eligible for benefits, they are deposited in an Electronic Benefit account for your access.

For news on healthy eating, please visit the website https://fyi.uwex.edu/foodsense/ .

For more information visit the State website at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare

Healthcare programs such as Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus are available to individuals and families who may otherwise not have access to affordable medical care. The easiest and fastest way to apply for Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus and set a filing date is to apply online at https://www.access.wisconsin.gov. Application can also be made by mail or by stopping by Richland County Health and Human Services in person, or by contacting the Capital Consortium at 1-888-794-5556.

Child Care assistance is intended for individuals who are working and have children in certified or licensed day care. The easiest and fastest way to apply for Childcare and set a filing date is to apply online at https://www.access.wisconsin.gov. Applications are also available by mail, by stopping by Richland County Health and Human Services in person or contacting the Capital Consortium at 1-888-794-5556.

For assistance with choosing a daycare provider, becoming licensed, or daycare questions in general, please contact the Child Care Resource & Referral Agency. The CCR&R for Richland County is The Parenting Place.

If you are in search of a regulated provider, please visit the Youngstar Child Care Finder.

Individuals interested in becoming a Certified Child Care provider may request information by contacting Richland County Health and Human Services during regular business hours.

Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Program Informational Video

The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration administers the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Public Benefits Energy Assistance program which combined is known as WHEAP. WHEAP is operated from October 1st through May 15th of each year for regular benefit assistance.

Energy Services, Inc. for Richland County administers the WHEAP program for Richland County residents. Please call 1-800-506-5596 with questions or to apply. Please see the WHEAP brochure below for more information.

Wheap Brochure For Energy Services, Inc. for Richland County

The easiest and fastest way to apply for WHEAP is to apply online at https://energybenefit.wi.gov/OnlineApps/OnlineApp/Default#!.

Households eligible for WHEAP may also be eligible for the Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WisWAP). WisWAP uses energy conservation techniques to reduce the cost of home energy. Correcting health and safety hazards and potentially life-threatening conditions is the first consideration in WisWAP activities.

For detailed eligibility requirement information for WHEAP and WisWAP visit the Home Energy + website at http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/.

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