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Department: Social Services

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FoodShare Wisconsin (also known as Food Share, FoodShare and formerly known as the Food Stamps Program) used in place of money to purchase food, plants, and seeds to promote a healthy diet.

Child Care Assistance with eligibility determinations, choosing a child care provider, and child care costs.

Medicaid eligibility determinations completed for different subgroups within the Medical Assistance Program, including BadgerCare Plus, for children, pregnant women, families, elderly, and disabled individuals.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program - an annual, one-time heating assistance benefit, which is dependent upon household size, income level and heating costs. The benefit is intended to pay a portion of annual heating costs. This program is funded by the Division of Energy in the Department of Administration.

General Relief - an assistance program offering medical and non-medical services to eligible disabled or incapacitated individuals, in addition to limited eligibility for able-bodied individuals. Benefits are paid by voucher only.

To apply for any of these services, contact the Lincoln County Department of Social Services.

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 UDSA, director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


Glenda Kummerow, Lead Worker
607 N Sales St.
Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: 715-536-6200
Fax: 715-536-2753
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