Seal of Dane County County of Dane
Translate
Dane County Department of Human Services

Blog Posts Get Updates

Youth Justice Programming - 9/12/2023

For more than 35 years, Youth Justice has been active in Dane County, and serve up to 1,000 youth each year in programs from Early Intervention, Right Track Work Crew, Competency Groups, Intensive Mentoring and so much more.

Hair Care kit containing brushes, detangle product, hair bands, picks, and combs
Child Protective Services Programming - 9/8/2023

Learn more about the dedicated staff and programming of Dane County Child Protective Services.

FEATURE: Children, Youth, and Families Division - 9/4/2023

CYF has significant child protective services and youth justice responsibilities with 159 dedicated FTE staff.

Boxes of Black Excellence for Children in Foster Care - 2/13/2023

The Box of Black Excellence initiative is a way to equip White caretakers and empower Black youth navigating out of home placement. Each box is decorated with inspiring images of Black Excellence, and contains Black books, Black movies, Black music, Black dolls, hair and skin care guides for Black children, and much more.

Celebrating Joan Klang, 49 Years as a Foster Parent - 10/20/2022

135 children, over 49 years, were welcomed into Joan Klang's home.