The Economic Support Program assists county residents with Medical Assistance, BadgerCare, Food Share and Child Care Programs.

Economic Support may also help children who live with SSI-disabled parents or with a caretaker relative by supplementing the family income in some situations.

Residents who need help paying for heat through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program are referred to Energy Services at 608-742-4088.

Residents seeking services through the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program and child care assistance are referred to Workforce Connections at the Columbia County Job Center at 608-742-4181.

To talk with DHHS staff about these and other Economic Support services, call 608-742-9227.

Comments about Economic Support customer service are welcome; call the Division Administrator at 608-742-9220 or Email.

El programa Económico del ayuda a residents con con Ayuda Médica, BadgerCare, Sello de Alimento y programas de Cuidado de Niño. Vaya al sitio español listó abajo para más información.

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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.