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Economic Assistance Programs for Working Families
Part 4: Other Assistance for Working Families

This portion of the lesson introduces you to a range of other programs available to working families, including publicly provided health insurance, home energy assistance, subsidized childcare, and W-2.

Watch video: Video (2 minutes)

Activity: For more information on eligibility, benefits, and application procedures for these programs, review the relevant pages of Wisconsin Connections

Activity: To see possible health insurance eligibility for households with varying circumstances, check out this interactive tool on the Milwaukee Workers Website
You can use this with families to help them estimate possible benefits.

 

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