Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is a state agency that administers programs for children and families and oversees related services delivered through county and tribal partners. Its responsibilities include child support enforcement, paternity establishment, child welfare, foster care and adoption. The department also administers Wisconsin Works, child care subsidies, child care licensing and programs connected to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Its divisions combine program oversight with financial management, information technology and other administrative support. Based in Madison, the department works with local agencies and service providers across Wisconsin.