W2 Program Dodge County Wi
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2008 |
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| Jurisdiction | Wisconsin |
| Headquarters | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Employees | 810 (2015) |
| Annual budget | $1.2 billion USD (2018) |
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| Parent agency | State of Wisconsin |
| Website | http://www.dcf.wi.gov/ |
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a governmental agency of the U.S. State of Wisconsin responsible for providing (and overseeing county provision of) services to assist children and families, including services for children in need of protection or services for their families, adoption and foster care services, licensing of facilities that care for children, background investigations of child caregivers, refugee family services, and child abuse and neglect investigations. It administers the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program, including the child care subsidy program, child support enforcement and paternity establishment, and programs related to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) income support program. The department is also responsible for early child care and education and also administers the licensing and regulation of day care centers.
The Department of Children and Families has primary responsible for administering Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) within the state. The department is currently administered by Secretary Eloise Anderson, an appointee of Scott Walker. The DCF secretary is a cabinet member appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin and confirmed by the Wisconsin State Senate.[2]
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DCF's main office is located in Madison, and it maintains regional offices throughout the state.
- 1History
History[edit]
The Department of Children and Families combines administration and supervision of many state and local functions that had developed separately in the 1800s. In the early days of statehood, public welfare was primarily a function of local governments. For more than two decades after statehood, Wisconsin created separate governing boards and institutions for the care of prisoners; juveniles; and blind, deaf, and mentally ill persons. By 1871, there were six such institutions. The first attempt to institute overall state supervision of these services came in 1871 when the legislature created the State Board of Charities and Reform. Its duties included examination of the operations of state institutions and their boards and investigation of practices in local asylums, jails, and schools for the blind and deaf.[3]
In 1876, the legislature established the State Board of Health to “study the vital statistics of this state, and endeavor to make intelligent and profitable use of the collected records of death and sickness among the people.” The board was directed to “make sanitary investigations and inquiries respecting the causes of disease, and especially of epidemics; the causes of mortality, and the effects of localities, employments, conditions, ingesta, habits and circumstances on the health of the people.” This directive still defines much of the work done in public health by the department. Later legislation required the board to take responsibility for tuberculosis care (1905), preventing blindness in infants (1909), and to inspecting water and sewerage systems to prevent typhoid and dysentery (1919). In addition, the agency then licensed restaurants, health facilities, barbers, funeral directors and embalmers.
When the federal government entered the field of public welfare during the Great Depression of the 1930s, Wisconsin had already pioneered a number of programs, including aid to children and pensions for the elderly (enacted in 1931). The Wisconsin Children’s Code, enacted in 1929, was considered one of the most comprehensive in the nation. The state’s initial response to the new federal funding was to establish separate departments to administer social security funds and other public welfare programs.
After several attempts at reorganization, the legislature established the Department of Public Welfare in 1939, to provide unified administration of all existing welfare functions. Public health and care for the aged were delegated to separate agencies. The executive branch reorganization act of 1967 created the Department of Health and Social Services. In addition to combining public welfare, public health, and care for the aged the Legislature added the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The 1960s and 1970s saw an expansion of public welfare and health services at both the federal and state levels. Notable were programs for medical care for the needy and aged (Medical Assistance and Medicare), drug treatment programs, food stamps, Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program, and increased regulation of nursing homes and hospitals.[4]
Creation of Department[edit]
The Department of Health and Social Services was renamed the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), on July 1, 1996. In 2008, various programs of the DHFS were combined with others from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, to create a new Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. The first Secretary of Children and Families was Reginald Bicha.
Wisconsin DCF Divisions[edit]
- Division of Management Services: Oversees financial management, information systems and technology; human resource services and employment relations; affirmative action and civil rights compliance; purchasing and contract administration; facilities management; project management; and other administrative services. It handles billing and collection of client debts and bills Medical Assistance and Medicare claims to the federal government
- Division of Family and Economic Security: Responsible for the W-2, child support, and refugee services programs.
- Division of Safety and Permanence: Directly administers child welfare services in Milwaukee County, supervises county-administered child welfare services in the rest of the state, and manages related programs including prevention services and the Special Needs Adoption program.
- Division of Early Care and Education : Responsible for the child care licensing and quality improvement programs, including YoungStar; administers the Wisconsin Shares program; and manages the Milwaukee Early Care.
- Office of Performance and Quality Assurance: Includes the department’s budget office and Bureau of Regional Operations, which oversees the department’s regional offices and is responsible for oversight of county human services programs.
- Office of Legal Counsel
- Office of Tribal Relations
List of Cabinet Secretaries[edit]
The Secretary of Children and Families is a cabinet member appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin and confirmed by the Wisconsin State Senate.
| Name | Took office | Left office | Governor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Reggie Bicha | 2008 | 2011 | Jim Doyle |
| 2. Eloise Anderson | 2011 | 2019 | Scott Walker |
| 2019 | Tony Evers |
References[edit]
- ^About DCF
- ^Wisconsin Blue Book page 384
- ^Wisconsin Blue Book page 414
- ^Wisconsin Blue Book page 415
External links[edit]
| Dodge County, Wisconsin | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin | |
Wisconsin's location within the U.S. | |
| Founded | 1844 |
| Named for | Henry Dodge |
| Seat | Juneau |
| Largest city | Beaver Dam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 907 sq mi (2,349 km2) |
| • Land | 876 sq mi (2,269 km2) |
| • Water | 31 sq mi (80 km2), 3.5% |
| Population (est.) | |
| • (2018) | 87,847 |
| • Density | 101/sq mi (39/km2) |
| Congressional districts | 5th, 6th |
| Time zone | Central: UTC−6/−5 |
| Website | www.co.dodge.wi.gov |
Dodge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 88,759.[1] Its county seat is Juneau.[2] The county was created from the Wisconsin Territory in 1836 and organized in 1844.[3]
Dodge County comprises the Beaver Dam, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI Combined Statistical Area.
- 1Geography
- 3Transportation
- 4Communities
Geography[edit]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 907 square miles (2,350 km2), of which 876 square miles (2,270 km2) is land and 31 square miles (80 km2) (3.5%) is water.[4]
The 6,718 acre Beaver Dam Lake and the 2,713 acre Fox Lake are found within the county.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Fond du Lac County – northeast
- Washington County – east
- Waukesha County – southeast
- Jefferson County – south
- Dane County – southwest
- Columbia County – west
- Green Lake County – northwest
National protected area[edit]
- Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Demographics[edit]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 67 | — | |
| 1850 | 19,138 | 28,464.2% | |
| 1860 | 42,818 | 123.7% | |
| 1870 | 47,035 | 9.8% | |
| 1880 | 45,931 | −2.3% | |
| 1890 | 44,984 | −2.1% | |
| 1900 | 46,631 | 3.7% | |
| 1910 | 47,436 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 49,742 | 4.9% | |
| 1930 | 52,092 | 4.7% | |
| 1940 | 54,280 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 57,611 | 6.1% | |
| 1960 | 63,170 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 69,004 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 75,064 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 76,559 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 85,897 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 88,759 | 3.3% | |
| Est. 2018 | 87,847 | [5] | −1.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8] 1990–2000[9] 2010–2014[1] | |||
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 85,897 people, 31,417 households, and 22,313 families residing in the county. The population density was 97 people per square mile (38/km²). There were 33,672 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.28% White, 2.49% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 2.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to Census 2000, 56.2% were of German, 8.7% Irish and 5.0% English 4.2% Norwegian and 3.9% selected 'United States or American' ancestry. 95.4% spoke English, 2.2% Spanish and 2.0% other Indo-European languages as their language spoken at home.[11]
There were 31,417 households out of which 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.60% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.[11]
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 109.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.80 males.
In 2017, there were 758 births, giving a general fertility rate of 54.0 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 12th lowest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties.[12]
Transportation[edit]
Major highways[edit]
Airport[edit]
- Dodge County Airport (KUNU) serves the county and surrounding communities.
Communities[edit]
Cities[edit]
- Columbus (mostly in Columbia County)
- Hartford (part; mostly in Washington County)
- Juneau (county seat)
- Watertown (mostly in Jefferson County)
- Waupun (partly in Fond du Lac County)
Villages[edit]
- Randolph (partly in Columbia County)
Towns[edit]
Census-designated places[edit]
Unincorporated communities[edit]
- Portland (partial)
Ghost town[edit]
Politics[edit]
The last Democratic presidential candidate to carry the county was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 61.8%26,635 | 32.4% 13,968 | 5.7% 2,475 |
| 2012 | 56.7%25,211 | 42.2% 18,762 | 1.2% 515 |
| 2008 | 53.7%23,015 | 44.8% 19,183 | 1.5% 625 |
| 2004 | 61.4%27,201 | 37.6% 16,690 | 1.0% 445 |
| 2000 | 57.5%21,684 | 38.7% 14,580 | 3.8% 1,437 |
| 1996 | 43.8%12,890 | 42.9% 12,625 | 13.3% 3,907 |
| 1992 | 41.9%14,971 | 32.0% 11,438 | 26.0% 9,300 |
| 1988 | 56.8%17,003 | 42.3% 12,663 | 0.9% 261 |
| 1984 | 64.4%20,458 | 34.8% 11,052 | 0.8% 251 |
| 1980 | 57.7%19,435 | 35.5% 11,966 | 6.8% 2,281 |
| 1976 | 54.8%17,335 | 43.1% 13,643 | 2.1% 663 |
| 1972 | 61.5%17,068 | 35.7% 9,898 | 2.8% 771 |
| 1968 | 57.9%14,909 | 34.7% 8,948 | 7.4% 1,901 |
| 1964 | 41.0% 10,772 | 58.9%15,497 | 0.2% 39 |
| 1960 | 62.8%17,152 | 37.1% 10,113 | 0.1% 30 |
| 1956 | 72.1%17,569 | 27.5% 6,704 | 0.4% 93 |
| 1952 | 73.3%19,298 | 26.6% 7,001 | 0.1% 37 |
| 1948 | 56.2%10,831 | 42.6% 8,212 | 1.3% 245 |
| 1944 | 64.4%14,102 | 35.0% 7,667 | 0.5% 114 |
| 1940 | 61.4%14,651 | 37.5% 8,948 | 1.1% 260 |
| 1936 | 30.2% 6,829 | 65.4%14,782 | 4.4% 988 |
| 1932 | 23.3% 4,936 | 75.1%15,874 | 1.6% 338 |
| 1928 | 49.7%9,660 | 49.1% 9,536 | 1.2% 238 |
| 1924 | 30.5% 5,167 | 11.9% 2,019 | 57.7%9,785 |
| 1920 | 77.5%11,354 | 15.6% 2,293 | 6.9% 1,011 |
| 1916 | 50.7%4,887 | 46.9% 4,519 | 2.5% 240 |
| 1912 | 29.3% 2,559 | 60.0%5,246 | 10.8% 942 |
| 1908 | 39.7% 4,015 | 58.1%5,883 | 2.2% 225 |
| 1904 | 44.9% 4,248 | 52.9%5,005 | 2.2% 206 |
| 1900 | 44.4% 4,780 | 53.9%5,813 | 1.7% 185 |
| 1896 | 51.6%5,610 | 45.0% 4,900 | 3.4% 372 |
| 1892 | 27.3% 2,653 | 70.1%6,810 | 2.5% 246 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'State & County QuickFacts'. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ^'Find a County'. National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^'Wisconsin: Individual County Chronologies'. Wisconsin Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^'2010 Census Gazetteer Files'. United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^'Population and Housing Unit Estimates'. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^'U.S. Decennial Census'. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^'Historical Census Browser'. University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). 'Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^'Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000'(PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^'American FactFinder'. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ ab'Dodge County, Wisconsin Demographics tables DP-1, DP-2 Profile of Selected Social Characteristics: 2000'(PDF). US Census. 2000. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2014-12-07.
- ^Annual Wisconsin Birth and Infant Mortality Report, 2017 P-01161-19 (June 2019): Detailed Tables
- ^Leip, David. 'Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections'. uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
Further reading[edit]
- Hubbell, Homer Bishop. Dodge County, Wisconsin: Past and Present. Chicago: S. J. Clarke, 1913.
External links[edit]
- Dodge County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Dodge County Wi Gis
Coordinates: 43°25′N88°43′W / 43.42°N 88.71°W