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Economic Support Programs - Eligibility Guidelines
CHILD CARE ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOOD SHARE HOUSING ASSISTANCE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MEDICARE BENEFICIARY WISCONSIN WORKS (W2)	To view the Economic Support Programs - Eligibility Guidelines for these assistance programs, please select the link below: Eligibility Guidelines
State of Wisconsin - ACCESS
To see if you might be eligible for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid , SeniorCare, and other programs. To apply online for FoodShare and Medicaid (including BadgerCare Plus and the Family Planning Services Program). To check the status of your benefits. To report a change to your local agency. Visit "ACCESS" online here: https://access.wisconsin.gov/
Sheboygan County Job Center resources
Job Center resources: Any laid-off individual receiving unemployment benefits is eligible to meet with a case manager at the Sheboygan County Job Center, 3620 Wilgus Ave. Case managers can answer questions and help identify the various assistance programs individuals may qualify for and provide ongoing guidance during one's job search or schooling. The job center also houses five agencies that provide a wide range of services for people out of work, including: training and education; job search assistance; resume help; career counseling; and economic support. Sheboygan County Job Center online: click here Wisconsin "JobNet" Job Search online: click here Job Center of Wisconsin online: click here How to apply for unemployment benefits: Apply for unemployment benefits by calling (800) 822-5246, or online at http://unemployment.wisconsin.gov. Claim specialists are available to answer questions at (800) 494-4944. Call volumes for applications and questions are greater on Mondays. Hold times are typically shorter Tuesday through Friday. If your application is approved, you must file a weekly claim for a benefit check either online, or by calling (800) 978-7887. An unemployment week runs Sunday to Saturday. Call after the week is over. Your claim begins the week you apply, or reapply. To avoid any loss of benefits, apply the first week you are unemployed. Don't wait until the week is over. Other support/resources available: Help for Hard Times Guide - click here Economic Help with Home Repairs: (Info from: PARTNERS for Community Development, Inc.) (Info from: USDA Rural Development)
Sheboygan County Job Center  -  3620 Wilgus Avenue  -  Sheboygan 53081