Aging & Disability Resource Center

• Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: (800) 924-6407 or (920) 386-3580
• Address: Henry Dodge Office Building, 199 County Road DF, Third Floor, Juneau, WI 53039

Child Care:

• Click here for Dodge County's Licensed Child Care Directory

Child Protective Services:

Any concerned individual can report suspected abuse or neglect directly to a local child protective service agency or law enforcement agency. Certain individuals whose employment brings them into contact with children are required by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect or threatened abuse or neglect to a child seen in the course of their professional duties.

• Phone: (920) 386-3750 or (920) 887-6713 After Hours
• Address: 199 County Rd DF, Juneau, WI 53039

Child Support Agency:

• Phone: (414) 615-2589
• Fax: (920) 386-3906
• Address: 210 West Center St., Juneau WI 53039
• Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Clothing:

• Alpha Life Resource Center: Christian Pro-Life organization offering free and confidential services including: pregnancy testing, counseling, parenting resources, infant clothing, equipment, and supplies. Also offer referrals for education, professional and/or medical help, housing, and financial assistance.
  • Address: 313 E. Main Street, Watertown 53094
  • Phone: (920) 261-9207 or 24/7 Helpline: (800) 924-6073
  • Hours of Operation: Monday & Thursday 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - noon, Wednesday noon - 3:00 p.m., (by appointment via the 24-hour helpline)
• Clothes for Kids: They provide free children's clothing and school supplies for Dodge and parts of Columbia County residents but do not serve Watertown residents.
  • Address: 1019 South Spring Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
  • Phone: (920) 887-7308
  • Hours of Operation: Tuesday noon - 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Lake Country Caring Facility: Clients must have a U.S. photo I.D. and proof of address (bill or rental agreement with name and address Provides free clothing, toiletries (including paper goods and diapers), bedding, HH items, and furniture for adults and children residing in Dodge, Jefferson, Washington, and Waukesha counties.
  • Address: 603 Progress Dr., Hartland, WI 53029
  • Phone: (262) 367-6670
  • Hours of Operation: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - noon (1st Thursday of Each month open 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.)
• St. Vincent de Paul Store (clothing & furniture): You will need to leave a message. State your name and phone number clearly; they do not have caller ID. Requests should be made during the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
  • Horicon, Juneau, Burnett, and Iron Ridge (Sacred Heart): (920) 485-0694
    • 950 Washington Streeet, Horicon, WI 53032
  • Watertown: (920) 261-2691
    • 1181 N. 4th Street, Watertown
  • Mayville, Leroy, Lomira, Theresa (St. Mary’s): (920) 387-2920 ext 104
  • Beaver Dam and Fox Lake (St. Vincent De Paul): (920) 791-7158
  • Reeseville, Clyman, Lowell (TriParish): (920) 927-3102
  • Waupun residents (St. Joseph): (920) 324-4510
    • 12 Mill St. Waupun, WI 53963
  • All others: (920) 885-6971
    • 125 Dodge Drive, Beaver Dam, 53916

Crisis Services:

• Christian Crisis Resource
  • Phone: (888) 699-3446 (1-888-NEEDHIM)
• PAVE: Shelter and counseling for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Counseling and legal advocacy is free and confidential.
  • Phone: (920) 887-3785 | 24 hr Crisis Line: (800) 775-3785
  • Website: www.peopleagainstaviolentenvironment.com
• Sheriff's Department: 24 hr Crisis Hotline
  • Phone: (920) 386-3726

Elder Abuse Prevention:

• Phone: (920) 386-3580 or after hours (920) 386-3726

Energy Assistance:

Energy Services of Wisconsin: Provides financial assistance for paying fuel or electric costs, and emergency furnace repair or replacement once per year per family. Specific income guidelines apply, but you can be any age, with or without children, and own or rent your home.

• Phone: (920) 887-7990 or (800) 506-5596

Emergency Assistance:

• Forward Service Corporation
  • Address: 820 Park Avenue, Suite E, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
  • Phone: (920) 356-9902
  • Fax: (920) 356-9907

Food Pantries:

Click here for a list of Food Pantries and Senior Dining Programs within Dodge County

DHS listed Nutrition and Food Assistance Programs

Food Share Employment and Training (FSET):

This program assists people who get FoodShare to find a job through work activities and education and training.

• Contact Person: Morgan Meeker
  • Phone: (608) 448-3819 | Fax: (608) 233-1366
  • Email: mmeeker@fsc-corp.org
• Forward Service Corp. Address: 834 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
• Forward Service Corp Training website for FSET participants
  • www.fsctraining.org

Housing Programs:

• Housing:
  • Central Wisconsin Community Action Council
    • Phone: (920) 885-9559
    • Address: 134 Spring Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
  • Crossroads House: Provides rental assistance, transitional home, assistance with 1st month’s rent. Call Community Action Coalition for an application. Watertown residents only.
    • Phone: (920) 262-9667
    • Address: 114 E. Main Street, Watertown, 53094
  • Dodge County Housing Authority
    • Phone: (920) 386-2866
    • Address: 491 E. Center St. Juneau, WI 53039 (in Senior Housing Apartment Bldg)
  • HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development): Homeowner help, buying a home, avoid foreclosure, search affordable apartments, housing counselors, grants, discrimination complaints
    • Website: portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD
  • Lutheran Social Services/Stone Street Apartments
    • Phone: (920) 887-3421
    • Address: 400 Stone Street, Beaver Dam WI 53916 (stop and pick up application)
  • Rural Development: Financial assistance with loans for housing. Grants and loans available to repair owned homes. For low to very low income individuals
    • Phone: (920) 907-2796
  • St. Vincent de Paul: May assist with rent payments, energy bills, and overnight lodging.
    • You will need to leave a message. State your name and phone number clearly - they do not have caller ID.
    • Horicon, Juneau, Burnett and Iron Ridge call: (920) 485-0694
      • Address: Sacred Heart, 950 Washington Streeet, Horicon, WI 53032
    • Watertown call: (920) 261-2691
      • Address: 1181 N. 4th Street, Watertown
    • Mayville and Leroy call: (920) 387-2920 ext 104
    • Beaver Dam and Fox Lake call: (920) 928-2660
    • Waupun call: (920) 324-4510
      • Address: 12 Mill St. Waupun, WI 53963
    • All others call (920) 885-6971 or visit 316 S. Spring Street, Beaver Dam WI, 53916
  • Salvation Army: May assist with rent payments, energy bills, overnight lodging
    • Beaver Dam, Burnett, Clyman, Juneau, Lowell, Reeseville, Mayville, Horicon and Theresa call: (920) 887-5348
    • Waupun, Brownsville, Lebanon, Chester and Trenton call: (920) 324-4000
    • Randolph and Fox Lake call: (920) 885-6971
      • Address: 702 High St., Randolph, WI 53956
• Shelters:
  • New Beginnings Homeless Shelter of Dodge County
    • Phone: (920) 885-3999
    • Address: 845 Madison St., Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Kinship Care:

• Kinship Care Coordinators:
  • Amy Cook
    • Email: acook@co.dodge.wi.us
    • Phone: (920) 386-3750
  • Rhonda Hundt
    • Email: rhundt@co.dodge.wi.us
    • Phone: (920) 386-3491
• Address: 199 County Road DF 2nd floor, Juneau, WI 53039
• Fax: (920) 386-3533

Prenatal Care Coordination:

First-time moms who are less than 29 weeks pregnant, meet income requirements, and live in a service area are eligible for free help from a personal nurse who will come to your home to offer advice, support, and a good laugh when you need it most through your pregnancy and until your baby is 2 years old.

• Website: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mch/pncc.htm
• Phone: (920) 386-3670 | Fax: (920) 386-4011
• [ESS, if time allows, complete the referral form using the link below and fax according to instructions on form]

Salvation Army:

• Salvation Army Contact: Rev. John Radetski
  • Phone: (920) 885-3885
  • Address: 835 Madison Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Social Security Administration:

• Phone: 1-888-717-1526
• Address: 180 Knights Way, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Suicide Prevention:

• National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • For Veterans, press 1. En Español, oprima el 2
• Crisis Staff: (920) 386-4094

Transportation Services:

Dodge County Transportation: Non-emergency transportation for elders and people with disabilities who are Dodge county residents.

• To request a ride: call (920) 386-3832.

Veterans Services:

• Dodge County Wisconsin Veterans Service Office
  • Veterans Service Officer: Andrew Miller
    • Phone: (920) 386-3799 | Fax: (920) 386-3271
    • Address: Administration Building, 2nd Floor, 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
• VA Hotline for Women: A hotline to receive and respond to questions from veterans, their families, and their caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women veterans.
  • Phone: (855) 829-6636 (1-855-VA-WOMEN)

Wisconsin Works (W-2):

Forward Services Corporation: W-2 provides employment preparation services, case management, and cash assistance to eligible families. All W-2 appointments must be completed in person, at W-2 office:

• Address: 834 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
• Phone: (920) 306-2396
• Fax: (920) 356-9902

For more information on Wisconsin Works (W-2) may be obtained from the State web site.

WIC - Dodge County Public Health Unit:

• Phone: (920) 386-3670 | Fax: (920) 386-4011
• Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.