Economic Support & Wisconsin Works (W-2) Units
1 (888) 283-0012
FAX Verifications to CDPU: (855) 293-1822
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Current News
Information & Services
Services Provided
- Food Share
- Medical Assistance
- Child Care
- Wisconsin Works (W-2)
- Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
- Washburn County Housing
- State Home Repair Assistance
- Regional Housing Information Sheet (pdf)
Food Share: Maintain a healthy diet!
Supplement your food budget. You may qualify for Food Share to provide assistance in purchasing food for good nutrition. Participation in employment programs may be required.
Read more on Wisconsin FoodShare...
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/
Non-discrimination statement
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/
How do I apply?
- Online - http://access.wisconsin.gov
- By phone - 888-283-0012 Great Rivers Call Center
- Apply at Local Agency:
- Washburn County Health and Human Services 110 Fourth Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871
- Mail in application
Medical Assistance & Medicaid
Wisconsin's ForwardHealth Medicaid provides health care coverage for elderly, blind or disabled with a family income at or below the monthly program limit who are United States citizens or legal immigrants.
To learn more about Wisconsin Medicaid, visit their website at
Wisconsin Medicaid
BadgerCare
BadgerCare provides affordable health care coverage to qualified children and adults.
To learn more about BadgerCare, visit their website at BadgerCare
You may also obtain more information by contacting the Great Rivers Call Center at 888-283-0012.
How do I apply?
- Online - http://access.wisconsin.gov
- By phone - 888-283-0012 Great Rivers Call Center
- Apply at Local Agency:
- Washburn County Health and Human Services 110 Fourth Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871
- Mail in application
Child Care
The Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program supports low-income working families by subsidizing a portion of the cost of quality child care while the parents or caregivers are working or participating in another approved activity.
To learn more about this program visit Wisconsin Shares Child Care.
You may also obtain more information by contacting the Great Rivers Call Center at 888-283-0012.
How do I apply?
- Online - http://access.wisconsin.gov
- By phone - 888-283-0012 Great Rivers Call Center
- Apply at Local Agency:
- Washburn County Health and Human Services 110 Fourth Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871
Wisconsin Works (W-2): NEED HELP?
The mission of W-2 is to help people get jobs and to advance in the workforce.
Temporary financial aid or case management assistance may be available to help your family through a crisis. Participation in job programs is required to help you achieve financial independence.
Contact Workforce Resource at 1-855-792-5439.
Back to list Washburn County Housing
| Name | Phone Number | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Apartments | 715-236-2366 | Minong |
| Birch Haven Manor | 715-635-2321 | Birchwood |
| Edgewood Apts | 715-635-2321 | Minong |
| Evergreen Apts | 715-236-2366 | Shell Lake |
| Hilltop Manor | 715-246-5774 | Spooner |
| Hometown Village | 715-466-2255 | Minong |
| Lakeland Manor | 715-465-2730 | Shell Lake |
| The Pines Apts | 715-635-4644 | Spooner |
| Rural Housing Authority | 1-608-238-3448 | FAX: 608-238-2084 |
| Shell Lake Housing Auth. | 715-468-2730 | |
| Shell Lake Shores | 715-468-4493 | Shell Lake |
| Spooner Housing Auth. | 715-635-2808 | |
| West Side Manor | 715-635-2321 | Shell Lake |
| Washburn County Housing Auth | 715-635-2321 |
