Economic Support Services

The Economic Support Unit provides an integrated service delivery system for public assistance programs and employment and training services to low income individuals and families.  Providing timely and accurate benefits to eligible recipients within the guidelines of the Federal and State programs to assist residents of Lafayette County and to sustain and improve quality of life.

For more information, please call Southern Consortium at 1-888-794-5780.

Click on the program name to learn more:

• Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy
• BadgerCare Plus (BC+)
• Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled
• FoodShare Wisconsin
• Caretaker Supplement
• Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Programs (WHEAP)
  • Click the link or for more information on the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) and how to apply, please call 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947); or, you may also apply online at https://energybenefit.wi.gov/.
  • For more information please visit the Home Energy Plus YouTube Channel URLs:
    • HE+ Program Overview: https://www.youtube.com/embed/DkAy5kQse74
    • General clip: https://youtu.be/SfYT70O2tuU
    • WHEAP clip: https://youtu.be/mSt3sWENHf4
    • Weatherization clip: https://youtu.be/KOmFf7jkf9s
• Childcare Certification

To apply for all forms of BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, Child Care and FoodShare you can do the following:

To apply by phone , call the Southern Consortium Call Center at 1 (888) 794-5780 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday. Call Thursdays between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To apply in person , visit Lafayette County Human Services

To apply by mail, request/complete an application for each program you are applying for and send the completed application and any proof/verification to: 

CDPU
PO Box 5234
Janesville, WI 53547-5234
or Fax to: 1 (855) 293-1822

or Drop off in person at: 
Lafayette County Human Services
15701 County Road K
Darlington, WI  53530