State Of Wisconsin Dept Of Children & Families

The State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a U.S. state government entity registered in SAM.gov since April 2008, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. As the state's primary child welfare and family services agency, DCF serves as a prime recipient of numerous federal grant awards focused on supporting vulnerable populations, including children in foster care, low-income families, refugees, and domestic violence victims. The department administers a comprehensive portfolio of federal grants designed to strengthen Wisconsin's social safety net and improve outcomes for children and families across the state.

DCF's federal grant portfolio demonstrates extensive expertise in administering child welfare, early childhood development, family support, and community services programs. The department manages substantial block and formula grants including the Foster Care Title IV-E program ($40.98 million), Child Care and Development Block Grant ($42.82 million), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ($78.21 million), and Child Support Services Block Grant ($24.56 million), all funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. Additionally, DCF administers critical early childhood initiatives, including the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Systems-Building Grant ($13.92 million) and the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting program ($10.69 million), both supporting evidence-based home visiting and early care education services. The department also manages refugee assistance programs through the Office of Refugee Resettlement, including refugee cash and medical assistance ($2.64 million), and community services through multiple block grants supporting workforce development, energy assistance, and anti-poverty initiatives. DCF collaborates extensively with county governments, non-profit organizations, tribal authorities, and community service providers to deliver these essential services, while also receiving sub-award funding from partner state agencies including the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Department of Workforce Development for specialized child protection and workforce development services.