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WHAT'S NEW
WE Energies' Energy Saving Program
WE Energies has an Energy Saving Program. Call 1-800-242-9137 for more information about receiving plastic for five windows, weather stripping and wall socket insulators.
US Census Bureau Job Opportunity
The Census Bureau is hiring 1200-1500 workers. Field workers earn a minimum of $15 an hour. Clerical workers earn at least $11.25. Those interested must be at least 18 yrs. old and must take a basic skills test between October 12 - November 20. For more information CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF flyer.
Important Benefit Contacts Beginning July 1, 2009
Important telephone numbers will be changing for Milwaukee County customers for the following programs:
- BadgerCare Plus, Food Share, Medicaid, Caretaker Supplement and Wisconsin Shares (child care)
To report changes, you may:
- Go to ACCESS.wi.gov
- Call/Change Center at 1-888-947-6583 (voice), 1-888-947-6711(TTY)
- Mail or fax your verification/proof to:
Milwaukee Enrollment Services Center
P.O. Box 05676, Milwaukee, WI 53205-0676
Fax: (414) 438-4580
For Appointments, Child Care Eligibility and Authorizations:
Call (414) 289-6464 (voice), (414) 289-6711 (TTY)
You may apply for FoodShare and health care benefits online at ACCESS.wi.gov.
For a printable reference, click on the flyer below.
New Contact Numbers for Benefits (English-PDF)
New Contact Numbers for Benefits (Spanish-PDF)
New Contact Numbers for Benefits (Hmong-PDF)
Milwauke County Courts self-help clinics available to all residents
Are you representing yourself in court? Do you need help understanding court procedures or filling out paperwork? Milwaukee County operates a Family Law Clinic and a Small Claims Clinic. Lawyers, legal professionals and students are available to answer questions about how the court works, help with paperwork, provide information on how to get a case scheduled, and make referrals to other providers of civic legal aid. Click here for more information.
County Clerk Now Sells DNR Licenses and Permits
Milwaukee County Clerk Joseph J. Czarnezki announced that the County Clerk’s office is now a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) license sales agent. Wisconsin fishing, hunting, trapping and harvesting licenses, as well as other DNR licenses and permits will be available for purchase (with cash only, please) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Room 105 of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. For additional information, visit the County Clerk’s website at www.county.milwaukee.gov/CountyClerk.
Get help if you are at risk of losing your home due to foreclosure
NeighborWorks America offers important resources that can help homeowners at risk for foreclosure during these tough economic times. NeighborWorks America and its network of 240 local organizations have been at the forefront of efforts to preserve homeownership and sustain communities in the face of rising foreclosures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development also has information helpful for homeowners facing foreclosure.
Think About A Career In Milwaukee Fire Services!
Attention high school seniors, college students and those interested in a career in fire service. Click Here for a PDF brochure with information on how you can have a career in fire service positions such as Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic and Fire Fighter. We, the members of The Milwaukee Brotherhood of Fire Fighters request your assistance with the next generation of Bro's. and Sisters in this field.
2008 NFBPA Scholarships Announcement
Home Ownership Made Affordable II Project
Housing Resource, Inc. (HRI) is recognized as Milwaukee's largest homeownership service provider successfully working with the most diverse populations to purchase and maintain their homes. Through a collaboration with serveral banks, HRI has received grant funds to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to 60 first-time home buyers in the Milwaukee and Racine County in the amount of $6,000 per household. For more information on the Home Ownership Made Affordable II Project, call Housing Resource, Inc. at (414) 461-6330.
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