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FEATURE: Economic Assistance and Work Services Division - 4/1/2023

Learn about the Division of Economic Assistance and Work Services priorities and major current initiatives

2024 DCDHS Request for Proposals - 3/31/2023

Take a look at the Dane County Department of Human Services annual Request for Proposals (RFP) process and consider participating in the competitive application process.

FEATURE: Behavioral Health - 3/7/2023

Learn about the Behavioral Health team

FEATURE: Housing Access and Affordability - 2/21/2023

Learn more about the Housing Access and Affordability Division

Accessing Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment - 2/18/2023

An informational webinar on Residential Substance Use Disorder (RSUD) Treatment process in Dane County

Youth Justice Awarded Innovation Grant - 2/14/2023

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is awarding Youth Justice with a grant of $75,000 for diversion methods for youth through evidence-based curriculum and restorative justice.

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.

DCDHS Launches New Behavioral Health Division - 2/9/2023

The reorganization of services, into a Behavioral Health Division, provides us with greater opportunity to deliver quality services to our neighbors who are on their own path to recovery. It will be more efficient in meeting needs in the way Dane County communities expect.

Immigration Affairs Luncheon - 12/16/2022

Immigration Affairs Office celebrates the work of our people in our community

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

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