Children's Resource Center-South

Resources for children with special health needs and the families who care for them

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Featured Resources and Events

Statewide Transition Table Talks 12:00-1:0pm 12/17–Holiday Harmony; a casual, low-pressure Zoom Chat where parents and caregivers can connect, shared what’s working, exchange ideas, ask questions, and support each other through the ups and downs of raising kids. No experts, no lectures-just families helping families.

Moms of Children with Complex Medical Needs (in-Person) 6:00 – 8:00pm every third Thursday of each month, 12/18, ; No registration is needed! You may drop in at anytime and stay for as long as you are able at GlouGlou Wine Bar, 11 N. Allen St., Madison WI 53726 – Connect in-person with other moms on a similar journey (All mothers, grandmothers, and other female caregivers of children are welcome) from Connecting Families Network

Living with Grief 12/18 6:00pm (Holiday Grief) All sessions will be held via Zoom. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/LivingWithGriefGroup Drop in for just one session, or attend as many as you’d like! All are welcome. Grief is not only experienced when a person passes away. Grief accompanies all types of loss. Join us for this four-part series on grief for parents and other family caregivers of children with disabilities, medical complexity, and other special health care needs. From Connecting Families Network. Living with Grief_Flyer

Fall 2025 Transition Talks Tuesdays  Due to some technical issues during the recording of the November 18^th presentation by the Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant, we decided to re-record the session. There is not any added content. The new video can be viewed on the Transition Talks Tuesdays YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8JLMb3dJgQ and the new slides can be downloaded from: https://healthtransitionwi.org/transition-talks-tuesdays-fall-2025/Sep 23  What’s After High School? (Recording and Resources); Sep 30 — How do the Wisconsin Technical Colleges Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources);  Oct 7 Supporting Students with Disabilities in Transition to Adulthood (WI FACETS) (Recording and Resources) Oct 14 — How does the Youth Health Transition Initiative Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources) Oct 28: How does the Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI) Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources) Nov 18: How does the Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources) Nov 25 — How does Wisconsin’s Juvenile Justice System Support Youth Moving into Adulthood? (Recording and Resources)

Upcoming Events as of Dec 12

Caregiver Connection for Caregivers of People with Disabilities, Dec 14, 1-3pm Stoughton Public Library Meeting Room 2 email Sara at sacerar@gmail.com to sign up and with questions

From Intention to Impact: Implementing the Adult Ally Toolkit (De la intención al impacto: Implementación del kit de herramientas para aliados adultos) Dec 15, 1:00-2:00pm from RAISE Se ofrecerá interpretación al español y ASL (lenguaje de señas americano)

Virtual Community Engagement & Listening Session Dec 16, 12:00pm A group of national experts will be convening in January 2026 to set a foundation for a unified course of action to promote rights and recovery for all people who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges – including families and youth. As we prepare for the summit, we want to ensure that the voices, experiences, and wisdom of the entire recovery and peer community help shape the vision and priorities that emerge from the gathering. A voice that is not always present is families and youth who are experiencing these challenges AND have an intellectual/developmental disability. Please share and consider joining to ensure our voices are present.

IEP 11: Resources (Pre-recorded) Dec 16, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

24th Annual Transition Conference Feb 12-13 at the Kalahari Proposals due Dec 17, 2025

Speak Up! Finding Your Voice (virtual) Dec 17, 11:00am-12:00pm Last Wednesday from Family Voices of Wisconsin

Statewide Transition Table Talks 12:00-1:0pm 12/17–Holiday Harmony; a casual, low-pressure Zoom Chat where parents and caregivers can connect, shared what’s working, exchange ideas, ask questions, and support each other through the ups and downs of raising kids. No experts, no lectures-just families helping families.

What’s After High School? Focus on Employment (virtual) Dec 17, 5:00-6:00pm from Family Voices of Wisconsin in partnership with TMG

Trauma-Free Crisis Intervention (virtual) Dec 17, 6:00-7:00pm from WI Family Ties

Moms of Children with Complex Medical Needs (in-Person) 6:00 – 8:00pm every third Thursday of each month, 12/18, ; No registration is needed! You may drop in at anytime and stay for as long as you are able at GlouGlou Wine Bar, 11 N. Allen St., Madison WI 53726 – Connect in-person with other moms on a similar journey (All mothers, grandmothers, and other female caregivers of children are welcome) from Connecting Families Network

Living with Grief 12/18 6:00pm (Holiday Grief) All sessions will be held via Zoom. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/LivingWithGriefGroup Drop in for just one session, or attend as many as you’d like! All are welcome. Grief is not only experienced when a person passes away. Grief accompanies all types of loss. Join us for this four-part series on grief for parents and other family caregivers of children with disabilities, medical complexity, and other special health care needs. From Connecting Families Network. Living with Grief_Flyer

AccessTECH: Building Strategic Partnerships for VR Participants and Tech Career Advancement (webinar) Dec 18, 12:00-1:00pm from QE Training

Proposals due for the Family Voices Leadership Virtual Conference Dec 19, conference is being held April 13-16, 2026

Think Big! Building Meaningful Lives Across the Lifespan (Spanish interpretation available) virtual Jan 5, 12:00-1:00pm from WI FACETS

Proposals due on Jan 5, 2026 for the NAMI Wisconsin Conference being held April 10-11 at Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

The Family’s Role in the CCR-IEP Process (virtual) Jan 6 12:00-2:00pm family-role-in-the-ccr-iep-spring-2026 Spanish

Child Find: Through the Lens of Child Find (virtual) Jan 7, 12:00-1:00pm from WI FACETS

A Future that Includes Employment: Setting a Vision for Job Success (Spanish interpretation available) -virtual Jan 12, 12:00-1:00pm from WI FACETS

The Family’s Role in the CCR-IEP Process (virtual) Jan 12 6:00-8:00pm family-role-in-the-ccr-iep-spring-2026 Spanish

OCMH 2025 Annual Report Briefing – You’re Invited (in-person and virtual) Jan 9, 10-11am

Introduction to the Children’s Long-Term Support Program (virtual) Jan 14, 12:00-1:00pm from WI FACETS

School avoidance and mental health needs (online) Jan 14, 12-1pm from PACER Center

Diagnosing & Treating Autism & ADHD: Scientific Advancement and Best Practices (online) Jan 14-15, 2026 through UW-Green Bay Behavioral Health Training Partnership There is a fee involved

LOV Inc Night: Pizza and Bingo (inperson) Jan 14, 6:30-8:30pm at Wil-Mar Center in Madison

Family Support Community (virtual) 7:00-8:00pm 1/14; 2/11; 3/11; 4/8; 5/13 A monthly learning opportunity designed for families and other caregivers supporting a child(ren) with a disability. Our supportive community meetings provide valuable learning opportunities and mutual support. From the WSPEI project

Family Support Community (virtual) 12:00-1:00pm 1/15; 2/12; 3/12; 4/9; 5/14 A monthly learning opportunity designed for families and other caregivers supporting a child(ren) with a disability. Our supportive community meetings provide valuable learning opportunities and mutual support. From the WSPEI project

The Explosive Child by Ross Green Book Discussions (virtual) Jan 15, Jan 22 & Feb 5 6:00-7:30pm

Finding Children with Disabilities: What School Districts, Families, and Agencies Need to Know (virtual) Jan 20 6:00-8:00pm OR Jan 22 11:00am-1:00pm This workshop will help participants understand the responsibility of school districts to locate, identify, and evaluate all children suspected of having a disability under IDEA and the Child Find Law. And define the rights of families if they believe their child may have a disability requiring special education services. From the WSPEI project.

Adapted Physical Education: What is it and Why is it Important? (Spanish interpretation available) virtual Jan 21, 12:00-1:00pm from WI FACETS

Family, Youth and Community Engagement Network (virtual) 1/21; 2/18; 3/18; 4/15 4:00-5:00pm  family-youth-community-engagement-network-2025.26

Moving On Workshops series begins Jan 21 It is designed to help families and individuals with disabilities navigate housing options, identify supports, and build practical skills to work toward moving out of the family home. There is a fee and you must register (space is limited). From LOV, Inc.

Family, Youth & Community Engagement (virtual) 4:00-5:30pm  1/21; 2/18; 3/18; 4/16 The Family , Youth & Community Engagement Network is for educators, families, caregivers, and others who want to see improvement in family engagement across the state of Wisconsin. Learn from each other and experts in the field. Come join us! From the WSPEI project

Become a Youth Mental Health “First Aider” Join WISH January 22 for free online training!

2025 Gillette Children’s Health Care Transition Learning Collaborative ECHO Series (online) 12:15-1:15pm 1/26/26 Addressing Ableism and Health Equity during HCT; 3/23/26 Preventive care for adolescents/young adults (AYA) during HCT

Quarterly Convening WI School Mental Health(virtual) 2:30-4:00pm Jan 26: Family Foundations; May 18: Crisis, Care & Connection

Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher’s Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success by Karen Mapp et at Book Discussion (virtual) Jan 26 & Feb 9, 4:00-5:30pm

Building Language and Literacy Through Everyday Routines (virtual) Jan 28, 12:00-1:00pm from WI FACETS

Project SEARCH Wisconsin Dells Feb 2, 11:30am-1:30pm 1305 Kalahari Drive Kilimanjaro Suite 4 Questions? mccoyt@cesa5.org 25-26 Project SEARCH Dells Open House

Recipe for Success: Cooking up a Great Transition Plan (virtual) Feb 2, 6:00-8:00pm Spanish Flyer recipe-for-success-february-2026

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference 2026 (online) Feb 4, 9:00am-4:30pm

Recipe for Success: Cooking up a Great Transition Plan (virtual) Feb 5, 12:00-2:00pm Spanish Flyer recipe-for-success-february-2026

Families As Partners (virtual) Feb 3 & Feb 19 & Mar 5 & Mar 19, 5:30pm-8:30pm This series of four educational and leadership sessions for families is focused on building relationships with school staff and other supportive individuals in order to enhance student outcomes. Attending all four meetings is strongly encouraged. Families-as-Partners-spring-2026 Spanish Flyer (Families as Partners)

Managing Threatening Conversations Feb 11, 9:00am-3:00pm in-person at UW South Madison Partnership (there is fee) from Community Outreach Wisconsin-Waisman Center

24th Annual Transition Conference Feb 12-13 at the Kalahari Proposals due Dec 17, 2025

WiFLI (Wisconsin Family Leadership Institute (Foundations) Feb 20-21; Mar 7; Mar 12; April 10-11 from Family Voices of Wisconsin

Partnering with Schools on Behavior and Discipline for Students with IEPs Apr 10, 9:00-11:00am Partnering-with-Schools-april-2026 Spanish Flyer (Partnering)

The Family’s Role in the CCR-IEP Process (virtual) Apr 28 12:00-2:00pm family-role-in-the-ccr-iep-spring-2026 Spanish

The Family’s Role in the CCR-IEP Process (virtual) Apr 30 6:00-8:00pm family-role-in-the-ccr-iep-spring-2026 Spanish

Save the Date NAMI Wisconsin Conference being held April 10-11, 2026

Save the Date Family Voices Leadership Conference (virtual) April 13-16, 2026

Save the Date 37th Annual Autism Conference April 23-25 at the Kalahari

Save the Date Crisis Prevention Summit Apr 23, Alliant Energy Center (Madison)

Save the Date Circles of Life Conference May 14-16, Stevens Point

Save the Date 4th Annual Gillette Healthcare Transition Summit  May 18th, (St. Paul, MN)

Save the Date Institute on Theology and Disability June 15-17, (probably Twin Cities)

Save the Date Gatlinburg Conference: AI in IDD Research Oct 6-9, Minneapolis, MN

Save the Date NADD Annual Conference Oct 7-9, Pittsburgh, PA

Family Led Grand Rounds (virtual) 12:00pm-1:00pm  Dec 4. Recording coming soon Jan 16 recording; Mar 13 recording; May 29 recording; Sep 25 recording

Other information as of Dec 15

The two Autism Affiliates in Wisconsin have Newsletters with great information! Greater Wisconsin, South Central Wisconsin

Fall 2025 Transition Talks Tuesdays  Due to some technical issues during the recording of the November 18^th presentation by the Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant, we decided to re-record the session. There is not any added content. The new video can be viewed on the Transition Talks Tuesdays YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8JLMb3dJgQ and the new slides can be downloaded from: https://healthtransitionwi.org/transition-talks-tuesdays-fall-2025/Sep 23  What’s After High School? (Recording and Resources); Sep 30 — How do the Wisconsin Technical Colleges Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources);  Oct 7 Supporting Students with Disabilities in Transition to Adulthood (WI FACETS) (Recording and Resources) Oct 14 — How does the Youth Health Transition Initiative Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources) Oct 28: How does the Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI) Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources) Nov 18: How does the Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families? (Recording and Resources) Nov 25 — How does Wisconsin’s Juvenile Justice System Support Youth Moving into Adulthood? (Recording and Resources)

Holiday Focus: Managing Changes and Stress Podcast Series  Ep 64 Managing overstimulation during the holidays; Ep 65 Feeling parent holiday stress? We are too. Here’s our favorite trick.

Beginning January 1, 2026, the law will increase the age of eligibility for ABLE Accounts from 26 to 46, making millions more individuals eligible to save and invest with ABLEnow. More information at https://www.ablenow.com/.

Arts for All Wisconsin (AFA) opened registration for the New Year and Spring sessions! With inclusive arts programming for children and adults with disabilities in dance, music, arts, and choir, AFA has something for all creative people. Register for their virtual or in-person classes at  https://www.artsforallwi.org/register

Class Spotlight: AFA is Dane County’s SPARK! programming provider. SPARK! is an arts and culture program for people with memory loss and their care partners to attend together. Each program is designed to keep participants actively engaged in their communities by providing experiences that stimulate conversations, provide peer support, and inspire creativity through engaging workshops. Register for SPARK! at https://arts-for-all-wi.jumbula.com/older-adults

Arts for All Wisconsin’s annual Creative Power Call for Art is open until February 14, 2026. All Wisconsin residents ages five and older who identify as having a disability are strongly encouraged to submit art. All Call for Art submissions are displayed in the Creative Power Showcase in the Madison Youth Arts Center. Judges award prizes to pieces from the showcase. Ten award-winning pieces join the Creative Power Collection, a traveling exhibition that tours Wisconsin. We honor all Call for Art submitters and award winners at the annual Creative Power Celebration on April 18, 2026. Learn more about this Call for Art, and how to submit, by visiting www.artsforallwi.org/creative-power .

WI Office of Children’s Mental Health Newsletter — contact OCMH@wisconsin.gov if you would like a direct link to a newsletter

• A new Doctor to Doctor podcast by the Wisconsin Chapter – American Academy of Pediatrics explores how clinicians can best communicate with teens about their health. Listen to the “Talking with Teens in Clinic” podcast here.
• Learning the Hmong language is key and something young HMoob people are interested in. Read their story in OCMH’s newest Showcasing Solutions.
• Make Your Holidays Meaningful — Gift & Art Activities; Memory-Making & Fun; Feeling Connected
• Legislative Update — Missing Child Alerts. SB 466 /  AB 477;  Distributing material harmful to minors on the Internet. AB 105 / SB 130; SAFE Kids Act. LRB-3702; Funding for WIC. SB574 / AB 578.
• The Hmong American Center announced the release of the first-ever Hmong-language QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention materials. To learn more and access the training, visit here.
• Four Years On: Children’s Mental Health Remains a National Emergency – American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Pediatrics; Children’s Hospital Association
• Prevent Suicide Wisconsin released the Wisconsin’s Suicide Prevention Plan 2025 earlier this fall and now has a one-page summary of the full report. See that here.
• Mental Health America created Supporting Young Minds which is designed to equip both youth and the caring adults in their lives with free, practical mental health tools. The collection includes actionable guides and activities on building resilience and building adult allies. Learn more.

BUZZ from the Parent Center Hub

• 24 Ways to Make the Holidays Kid-Friendly: Strategies to help families of children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other challenges sidestep common sources of stress
• An Age-By-Age Guide to Helping Kids Manage Emotions
• New to Special Education? Start here!
• Employment Checklist for Students (Ages 14-22) with Disabilities
• Self-Advocacy Storytelling Toolkit
• Disability Advocacy Videos for Families

No One Protects Their Dignity Alone from The Dignity Index

Other information as of Dec 8

Holiday Focus: Managing Changes and Stress Podcast Series  Ep. 62 Parenting mantras for the holidays & Ep. 63 Welcoming families of kids with disabilities for the holidays

WeCOPE empowers adults with effective, evidence-based strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being. Through practical skill-building and positive coping techniques, participants can navigate life’s
challenges with greater confidence and emotional strength. 6 weeks beginning Jan 5 and going until Feb 16 (12-1pm virtually). January 2026 WeCOPE

Survival Coalition Caregiver Survey Results

Health Transition Learning Community Previous recordings and slides: 2/27/25 — Transition Support Tools and Practices for those with Complex Medical Needs; 4/24/25 — Insuring Improved Health Care Transition for Wisconsin’s Survivors of Congenital Health Disease (HEART-WISE); 9/25/25 — Health Integration with Special Olympics Wisconsin; 11/20/25 — Healthcare Transition for Pediatric Patients with Diabetes: Getting READDY at School — JUST ADDED!

WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) Newsletter  Boletín informativo de la BPDD de Wisconsin – Diciembre de 2025

• Self-Determination Conference 2025 Session Recordings Available Online
• Self-Advocate and Family Member Survey
• Survival Coalition Caregiver Survey Results
• Disability Advocacy Day: March 19th 2026
• Self Determination YouTube Channel

To support IEP team conversations about available statewide and community resources, DPI developed Statewide and Community Resources for Families with Children with Disabilities. This one-page printable resource can be shared with families at IEP meetings to help find additional support through family support organizations and county services. You can find this and other family engagement resources on the DPI Family and Educator Special Education Capacity Building webpage.

The 2024-25 Indicator 8 Family Engagement Survey summary is now available. Indicator 8 measures the percentage of parents with a child receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities.

Families are also encouraged to examine these results and see what others across the state feel about their involvement in their child’s education and the IEP process.

• 2024-25 Family Engagement Summary

• 2024-25 Detailed Summary Report

• 2024-25 Continuous Improvement Report

Children’s Safety Network

• Characteristics and Safety of Consumer Chatbots for Emergent Adolescent Health Concerns from JAMA Open Network
• Follow-Up After ED Visits for Teens With Depression and Suicidality: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Pediatrics Open Science
• All About Bullying: Cyberbullying from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• From Small Tasks to Big Changes: Quality Improvement Tools You Can Use (Recorded Webinar)

RAISE the Standard

• Military Careers: Perspective
• Tips for Applicants with Disabilities on Getting Federal Jobs
• Beyond Active Duty–Enlisting in active duty is a noble path, but it’s not the only path to military employment. There are many career paths in every military branch.
• The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) provides assistive technologies to military and federal employees who need them
• Youth Advocates for Change Podcast: Episode 3: The Impact of NOT Having Accommodations in Place

Wrap Yourself in Wellness from Rogers Behavioral Health

• 6 Ways to Boost Your Mood this Winter
• Managing Holiday Stress (video)
• 6 Ways to Maintain Balanced Eating Habits during the Holidays

BUZZ from the Parent Center Hub 

• Holiday Overwhelm: Resources for Families and Providers

Research News in Youth Mental Health from OCMH Dec 2025

• A recent pediatric Research Letter in JAMA Network, cautioned that AI chatbots’ failure to appropriately recognize emergencies may propagate misinformation, discourage seeking care, or even promote dangerous behaviors.
• A new study shows that half of students agree that using AI in class makes them feel less connected to their teacher. The survey data also finds that nearly 1 in 5 high schoolers say they or someone they know has had a romantic relationship with artificial intelligence. And 42% of students surveyed say they or someone they know have used AI for companionship.
• Loneliness and emotional disconnection appear to have become a defining feature of life in America as a majority of U.S. adults say societal division is a significant source of stress in their lives, according to the latest Stress in America™ survey released by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• This exploration, Engaging Voices, Shaping Futures, offers lessons on creation of Youth Advisory Boards (YAB) with the goal of lowering Black youth suicide.
• Rising Trends of School Disengagement Among Children with Mental Health Conditions The analysis found striking differences in rates of school disengagement: 63% of kids with behavior problems, 53% with depression, 50% with ADHD and 41% with anxiety were disengaged from school. This compares to 19% of all U.S. children. See related resources: commentary in the AAP Blog, study with video abstract, and OCMH Fact Sheet on attendance and absenteeism.
• While many researchers are studying the impact of smartphones, large-scale data on the longitudinal health impacts of smartphone ownership in adolescents is lacking. New research released in Pediatrics adds to the literature, documenting poor health outcomes among 12 and 13-year-olds with a smartphone.
• The 2025 edition of Teens and Screens revealed: A majority (57%) of youth said they watch traditional media more than older generations assume; Half (53%) of adolescents said they discuss TV shows and movies with their friends more than they discuss content on social media. Youth prioritize friendship stories. Six in 10 adolescents (59%) aged 14 to 24 said they “want to see more content where the central relationships are friendships” and 60.9% want to see more romantic relationships that are “more about the friendship between the couple than sex.”  A large majority of adolescents (68%) say video games make them feel connected to their friends.

The SPAN Youth Hub  ***Para leer este boletín en Español, haga clic aquí

• What are Personal Support Networks? The YouTube video, “Building a Support Network” from the channel Owen Clinic, explains that a support network is a group of people you can count on for encouragement and help, and that having these connections makes life easier and less stressful.
• How can you build a support network?   Rula Health’s blog post, “How can you build a support network?” lists several practical tips for creating your own support group/network.

Things to Remember

• The transition from youth to adult services can be a big change. Your ADRC (aging and disability resource center) or Tribal ADRS (aging and disability resource specialist) is here to help make it easier for you and your family. This guide is a place to start. It has details about these topics: Getting Ready; Youth in Transition Timeline; ADRC, Tribal ADRS, and disability benefit specialist; Transition Partners; How to Make Legal Decisions; Health Care Transition; Social Security Benefits; Public Benefits; Jobs and Employment; Housing; Advocacy; Adult Long-Term Care Programs. View and download the guide at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p00413a.pdf
• The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW), launched a toll-free ADRC and Tribal Nations Partner Agency Locator Service on February 3. The toll-free phone number, 1-844-WIS-ADRC (1-844-947-2372), provides another way for residents to connect with their local aging and disability resource center (ADRC) or Tribal Nations partner agency.
  ADRCs provide Wisconsin residents with unbiased information related to aging or living with a disability. The ADRC’s goal is to connect residents with the right resources for their aging and disability needs. ADRCs are located in all 72 counties in Wisconsin. Most Tribal nations have dedicated Tribal aging and disability resource specialists (ADRS). Tribal ADRS help Tribal members get information in a way that is culturally responsive. They also help members access long-term care services. Tribal members have the option to work with the local ADRC or a Tribal ADRS where available
• Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program is committed to serving children under the age of 3 with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. We value your family’s primary relationship with your child and work in partnership with your family. We work to enhance your child’s development and support your family’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as you interact with and raise your child. Learn more at Wisconsin Wayfinder.
• Katie Beckett Medicaid provides access to Wisconsin Medicaid services for children with disabilities, mental illness, or complex medical needs. Katie Beckett helps some children whose parents have too high of an income for Medicaid, and those covered by private insurance, get a ForwardHealth Medicaid card so they can receive needed services and equipment that might not otherwise be covered. They will be connected with an eligibility specialist who will explain the Medicaid benefit and help the family decide if they want to pursue enrollment. Learn more at Wisconsin Wayfinder.
• Dane County Behavioral Health Resource Center — If you, someone you care about, or someone you are working with needs help finding mental health and/or substance use services in Dane County. The BHRC phone line is available Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm at (608) 267-2244; Email the BHRC at BHRC@countyofdane.com