Wood County Human Services
Empowering Individuals by Offering Opportunities
Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to provide quality, cost effective
and accessible human services that maximize the potential of individuals and families.
Crisis Intervention services transition to Northwest Connections
Posted
8/27/2024
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Wood County Human Services
Effective 7am on August 29th, Crisis Intervention services will transition to Northwest Connections. Please call 1-888-552-6642 for all crisis assessments.
Public Hearing on 2025 Human Services Budget
WOOD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2025 BUDGET
Monday, June 24, 2024
Second Street Community Center
Hocking Room
211 E 2nd Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
10am-11am
Spoken or written comments are welcome. Please email [email protected] if you need special accommodations for physical or sensory disabilities.
June 15- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Wood County Adult Protective Services recognizes World Elder Abuse Awarenes Day on June 15, 2024.
What is WEAAD? The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.
We had 318 cases in 2023. Call Human Services at 715-421-4244 or fax 715-996-1022 to make a report.
Child Care Certification
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a certified child care provider?
Wood County is in need of certified child care providers to keep up with the growing demand of working families in our community. Becoming a certified child care provider in Wood County offers many benefits. Once you become certified, you have the ability to participate in the Child and Adult Food Program, receive referral assistance, assist families utilizing WI Shares, and the convenience of working from home! Watch your grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. from the ease of your own home. Check out the flyer and reach out to Wood County Human Services to get started.
Phone: 715-421-8669
Email: [email protected]