Economic Support Department
Location:
5415 Everybody’s Road (Old Executive Building)
Crandon, WI 54520

Phone: (715) 478-7292 OR (800)-960-5479 ask for extension 7292 • Fax: (715) 478-7294

Office hours winter: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Labor Day until Memorial Day)

Office hours summer: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Memorial Day until Labor Day)

Office closed during lunch hours from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM.

Alternate site for: Food Share or Medical Assistance applications can be picked up from Sandy Campbell in the Health & Wellness Center.

Apply online, check your benefits or find out about eligibility for food share or MA at access.wisconsin.gov

Staff:            
Christie Schmidt, Director: 715-478-7206
Penny LeMaster, Case Manager: 715-478-7295
Jaime Jameson, Works Program Coordinator: 715-478-7289
Lisa Weso, Parenting Coordinator: 715-478-7280
Michelle McGeshick, Support Specialist: 715-478-7292

Christie Schmidt, Director

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO
NEEDY FAMILIES - TANF
Provide families with the basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing & utilities in return the custodial parent is required to be involved in a minimum of 24 hours per week in work-related activities.  This program is for families living in Forest County who have tribal children and can prove FC Potawatomi Tribal affiliation.  The individual must meet income limits and other guidelines outlined in the plan.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE - GA
Provide basic relief assistance for single adults enrolled in a federally recognized tribe who are living on the FC Potawatomi Reservation. The individual must meet income guidelines and participate in a plan developed to assist in obtaining full-time employment guided by BIA regulations.

NATIVE EMPLOYMENT WORKS -NEW
Provides supportive employment assistance and guidance in obtaining full-time employment for individuals living on the reservation and Forest County Potawatomi Tribal members within a 60-mile radius of the reservation.

FOOD SHARE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Assists income eligible tribal community family members, disabled individuals and elderly members (over age 65) living on the FC Potawatomi reservation with Medical Assistance and Food Share. These programs are guided by State and Federal guidelines through the Dept of Health and Family Services.

In accordance with Federal Law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence SW., Washington,  DC  20250-9410 or cal (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

WISCONSIN JUDICARE
This program offers legal assistance to low-income families.  Upon verification of income eligibility, a Judicare card is issued and a list of attornies that accept Judicare is given to the eligible applicant.

WI HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM –
WHEAP/KEEP WISCONSIN WARM FUND/WEATHERIZATION

These programs help to assist individuals with home energy costs depending on household size, income level and heating cost for individuals living on the FC Potawatomi Reservation.
The Weatherization is a preventive program to reduce the energy cost and consumption by providing tips and suggestions.

FOOD PANTRY
The pantry assists tribal community members living on the reservation with their food needs.  There is no income limit.
Donations are appreciated.

RESOURCE ROOM
This room is open to all tribal members and community members living on or near the reservation.  The room is equipped with four computers loaded with a turbo typing software; self-paced computer based training software to learn the Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access. The computers are also available for resume writing or any typing needs.
Basic Education Classes (GED/HSED) are held in this room on
Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Assistance to tribal members for extenuating conditions that might require temporary & immediate financial services.

PARENTING
Parenting Coordinator is available to provide family support, education and available resources to promote and nurture healthy tribal families.