Having shelter is an essential human need. Facing eviction devastates a person’s life and mental state. Often, it leaves people overwhelmed and feeling powerless, but knowing your tenant rights can make a world of difference. Consider this: Evictions have returned to (and expected to exceed) pre-pandemic levels. As of August, there have been over 25,000 … See details
As pandemic measures are coming to an end, large changes to the eligibility for Medicaid and BadgerCare have put many at risk of losing healthcare coverage. While providing physical health services, maintaining insurance also provides essential peace of mind that can’t be underestimated. Consider this: DHS estimates that 1 in 4 Wisconsin residents will have … See details
ACCESS is an app that allows people to apply for and manage benefit programs through a single account. This powerful tool streamlines the process of finding benefits and connecting with local providers. It’s a gamechanger for those looking for help. Why? Consider this: according to multiple studies, people spend anywhere between 3.5 and 5 hours … See details
We are excited to announce Michelle Szabrowicz as the new CEO of Forward Service Corporation. Serving as our Chief Financial Officer for the last 11 years, Michelle brings unique insight to the operation of work programs. This change in leadership brings exciting new potential and a continued commitment to our core values. Join us for … See details
Non-custodial parents support their children emotionally and financially. Falling behind on child support can have consequences that affect employment and family stability. A unique challenge requires a unique solution. Consider this: “The family poverty rate for children of non-custodial fathers was 2.4 times higher than the comparable rate for children of custodial fathers.” (Source: Institute … See details
Mothers face difficult challenges in finding and keeping employment. In addition to situations other clients experience, mothers are often the primary caregiver to their children and require additional support to succeed in the workforce. Consider this: Mothers are over 20% less likely to hold jobs than fathers. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) This session includes: … See details
There are programs that can transition families from the winter moratorium into the spring and summer months. WHEAP provides financial assistance to help eligible households pay a portion of their heating and electric energy costs. LIHEAP helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. On April 12, our virtual learning session will give … See details
FSC hosted a virtual infosession on childcare with a special guest speaker Wisconsin Shares. Child care is a huge obstacle to stable employment and growing the workforce. Many parents need help finding and affording child care. The need is not slowing down. The Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program invests in eligible working families to … See details
