Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 27, 2026 - 20:12 GMT

Governor Evers, DCF Secretary, celebrated eight awardees for their excellence in leadership and family support

April 27, 2026 Contact 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards presented during Family Strengthening Month MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored eight individuals and teams today …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

Wisconsin Remains Committed to Child Welfare Standards for All Children Amid Federal Policy Shifts

Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – In response to the Trump Administration’s proposed recission of a previously submitted rule which would designate specific supports for LGBTQ+ youth in out-of-home care, the Wisconsin …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 20:45 GMT

Governor and DCF Secretary honor 10 families for their commitment to helping children thrive

November 17, 2025 Contact: DCF Media 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Outstanding Families Awards presented during Adoption month MADISON ― The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored 10 relative, like-kin, foster and …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 22:44 GMT

Youth Achievements Ceremony celebrates academic success

July 30, 2025 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The 13th annual Youth Achievements Ceremony was held yesterday at the Executive Residence to honor an admirable group of Wisconsin students. Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:58 GMT

New Intercept Program Aims to Strengthen Milwaukee Families

May 1, 2025 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON - The Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS) today announced the launch of Intercept, an evidence-based program that provides direct, in-home services to families …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 18:51 GMT

Lieutenant Governor, DCF Secretary celebrate nine awardees for their leadership and service to families

April 18, 2025 Contact 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Putting Families First Awards presented during Family Strengthening Month MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored nine individuals and teams today at the …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

Local Child Welfare Agencies Uplift Wisconsin Communities

March 18, 2025 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov DCF applauds Gov. Evers’ budget proposal, investment in children and families during Social Work Month and Year of the Kid MADISON – Each day, child welfare professionals' partner with …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 19:35 GMT

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January 8, 2025 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Building awareness to combat Human Trafficking in Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Evers has proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Department of Children and Families …

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Published on November 21, 2024 - 19:46 GMT

Governor Evers and DCF Present Outstanding Foster and Adoptive Family Awards

November 21, 2024 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON ― Governor Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl honored 10 adoptive, guardianship, foster and relative caregiver families today …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 22:08 GMT

DCF marks Child Support Awareness Month with commitment to modernize system

August 7, 2024 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov (MADISON) – Wisconsin’s county and tribal child support agencies play a key role in the support and wellness of over 341,000 children in the state. According to data from the federal Office …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 18:47 GMT

Governor and DCF celebrate nine awardees for their dedication and service to families

April 23, 2024 Contact 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Putting Families First Awards presented during Family Strengthening Month MADISON – Governor Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson honored nine …

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Published on February 29, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

DCF soliciting proposals for Wisconsin Works program

February 29, 2024 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov Department seeks mission-aligned vendors to support whole-family model MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the administration …

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Published on February 1, 2024 - 19:59 GMT

DCF seeks participants for new Parent Advisory Group (PAG) focused on improving State’s child support program

February 1, 2024 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – In an effort to better serve children and families participating in the State’s child support program, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking families …

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Published on January 16, 2024 - 18:53 GMT

Division of Milwaukee County Child Protective Services launches Milwaukee Family Intervention Services Program

January 16, 2024 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – In an effort to serve more children and families in their communities, the Division Milwaukee County Child Protective Services (DMCPS) launched the Milwaukee Family …

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Published on January 4, 2024 - 13:38 GMT

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January 4, 2024 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov DCF continues efforts to prevent human trafficking of minors and better support survivors MADISON – Human trafficking is happening in Wisconsin, to Wisconsin residents. To help raise …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 14:43 GMT

DCF to Reopen Applications for Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program

November 9, 2023 Contact: 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov New child care providers are encouraged to apply by November 19 MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is reopening applications for the Child Care Counts Stabilization …

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Published on October 3, 2023 - 18:51 GMT

Governor Evers Presents Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues Awards

October 3, 2023 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON - Governor Tony Evers presented awards to honor two individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special …

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Published on September 18, 2023 - 14:24 GMT

Quality early care and education provides the foundation for all future learning

September 18, 2023 A guest editorial from DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson As a former teacher, the back-to-school season always brings back the best memories. From setting up my classroom while enjoying the smell of all the fresh school supplies to …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 20:05 GMT

Foster youth celebrate academic achievement

July 19, 2023 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The11th annual Foster Youth Graduation Celebration was held today at the Executive Residence to honor a special group of Wisconsin students. Governor …

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Published on June 28, 2023 - 14:15 GMT

DCF Announces Dream Up! Cohort 3 Grant Recipients

June 28, 2023 Contact: Gina Paige or Jamie Keehn, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov $2.5 million awarded to nine communities to strengthen local child care systems MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced …

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