Economic Support
Health & Human Services Department
108 East North Street
Friendship, Wisconsin 53934-9943
Phone (608) 339-4505
Fax (608) 339-4585
Economic Support Manager, Amber Taylor
Economic Support determines eligibility for : Badger Care, FoodShare, Care Taker Supplement, Waiver Services, Nursing Home, and Child Care. Additionally, Economic Support is responsible for Energy Services, Food-Share Employment Training (FSET), and Child Care Certification. Adams County is a member of the Capital Consortium and division staff duties include answering calls for the consortium call center, customer service, data-processing, and case management for people who call the call center.
Residents of Adams County requesting benefits under: FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, Family Planning Only Services, and Caretaker Supplement may do so by using one of the 4 ways below.
In-Person: Adams County Health & Human Services
108 E North Street, Friendship WI 53934
608-339-4505
By Mail: Pick up a form at Adams County Health & Human Services, 108 E North Street, Friendship WI 53934
Online: access.wi.gov
By Phone: Capitol Consortium Toll Free: (888) 794-5556
TTY: 711
Fax: (855)-293-1822
Additional Resources
Information about Forward Health and the mobile app
Quest (FoodShare) Card Information
FoodShare Employment Training (FSET)
(W-2) Wisconsin Works Overview
Capital Consortium is the service provider for enrollment and benefit management.
PO Box 5234
Janesville, WI 56457-5234
Phone (888) 794-5556
Fax 855-293-1822
Open weekdays 8am-4pm
This institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability age, sex, and in some cases religion and political beliefs. For more information please visit the State website at Civil Rights/Non-Discrimination.
Child Care Information
Access to apply online for child care assistance
Energy Assistance
HOME ENERGY +
Wisconsin Department of Administration
1-866-HEATWIS (866-432-8947)
Home Energy Plus includes the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program and the Weatherization Program. This page provides information on the services, eligibility requirements, and application information for these programs.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides home heating assistance to eligible households. Indian tribal agencies and community agencies under the direction of the Division of Energy. Operating primarily with federal funding, the program provides assistance to approximately 225,000 households annually.
WEATHERIZATION
Weatherization services help homeowners and renters reduce energy consumption while increasing comfort in their homes by helping keep them cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Addressing weatherization problems can make your home environment healthier and safer.
Where to apply in Adams County
Adams County - Energy Assistance Program Contact
Phone: (608) 339-6767
Address: 514 MAIN STREET
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
To Report Fraud
If you suspect that someone is committing or has committed any form of fraud or abuse of a Wisconsin Department of Health Services program and would like to file a complaint, please call or click on the link below.
Fraud Number: (877) 865-3432