CHIPS

A child is alleged to be in need of protection or services if they are without a parent or guardian, have been abandoned, neglected, or abused, or for any of the other reasons set forth in Section 48.13 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

A child who is the subject of a CHIPS proceeding will be represented by a Guardian ad Litem (GAL).  A GAL is an attorney appointed by the Court to represent the best interest of the child.

If you are a child or a parent whose child is involved in a CHIPS proceeding and you have specific questions about your case you should contact the Clerk of Juvenile Court at 715-536-0342 or the Lincoln County Department of Social Services at 715-536-6200.