Local Resources
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
IF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:
Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
In a shelter
In a motel or campground due to lack of alternative housing options
In a car, park, abandoned building, or other inadequate housing
You may qualify for certain rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Under this act, you have the right to:
A free and appropriate public education
Immediate enrollment in school
Choice to continue in school of origin (the school attended when permanently housed) or local school
Transportation to and from school of origin, if requested
Assistance with school fees and referrals to other community
resources
Free meals at school
Educational services comparable to other students
Dispute eligibility, placement, and enrollment decisions by contacting a School Social Worker
WIC Program
The WIC program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
The WIC target population includes:
Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends).
Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday)
Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends)
Infants (up to 1st birthday). WIC serves 53 percent of all infants born in the United States.
Children up to their 5th birthday.
The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:
Supplemental nutritious foods
Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics
screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social services
Let’s Keep Talking
Let's Keep Talking is a new informational series for parents and caregivers presented by Marshfield Area Coalition for Youth, School District of Marshfield, and Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library.
Feb 10 - Recognizing and Responding to Mental Health Concerns
Community Mental Health professionals will talk about common mental health issues (anxiety and depression). We will talk about best strategies to help, tips for positive communication and resources.
March 19 - Helping Youth Navigate New and Changing Relationships
The focus of this session is on both romantic and peer to peer relationships for youth. The Personal Development Center will talk about aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships, plus strategies to communicate with and support youth related to relationship issues.
April 16 - The Impact of Social Media
Arial Andrew from the LEO program will talk about the impact of social media on the youth brain. She will also address ways to talk to youth about social media, setting limits and mitigating the effects of social media.
May 21 - Community Resources for Youth Related to Mental Health and Substance Use
This meeting will be a panel of area mental health workers who will outline how to access important community resources for youth. Wood County CCS program, Wood County Crisis, and School Social Workers will share their knowledge and provide tips to parents.
3rd Tuesday of the Month // 6:00 PM // JP Adler Room // Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library
Local Pantries
St Vincent De Paul Outreach
Contact Information
149 N Central Avenue
Marshfield, WI - 54449
Phone: (715) 387-0395
St John's - King's Food Pantry
Contact Information
210167 State Highway 13
Spencer, WI - 54479
Phone: (715) 659-5158
Children’s Wisconsin
Free programs
Programs and child care are provided free of charge. Please call to register for programs. This allows us to continue providing quality programming. Programming is developed on an ongoing basis in response to community needs and requests.
Home Energy Assistance Program
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program offers eligible customers several types of assistance:
Home heating assistance
Electric assistance for energy costs not used for heating
Crisis assistance for energy emergencies
Furnace assistance for repair or replacement of nonoperating heating equipment
Weatherization assistance to keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
WHEN: February 12- April 10, Mondays 12:00-5:00 and Wednesdays 8:00-1:00
WHO: Families, individuals, seniors, and low to moderate income levels.
WHAT: Homestead Credit, Wisconsin & Federal Income Taxes
WHERE: 2nd Street Community Center
211 E Second Street Marshfield WI 54449
Loyal Community Food Pantry
Contact Information
228 N Main Street
Loyal, WI - 54446
Phone: (715) 503-1071
Stratford Area Food Pantry
Contact Information
213504 Legacy Street,
Stratford, WI 54484
Phone: (715) 687-4254
Warm Line
Call the office warm line at 715-387-6310, Ext 2 for advice on common challenges of raising kids. This line is not for emergencies. The warm line is for parents who may be under stress, have questions, or just need someone to talk to. Parents can also call for information about safe sleep and future classes.
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations.
Home Energy Plus helps qualified Wisconsin residents reduce energy use and costs through three offerings—the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and the Home Energy Plus Furnace Program.
2-1-1
Did you know you can dial 2-1-1 for free, confidential, 24-hour information on the community, health and social services? 2-1-1 provides information on essential services, such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, and more
Habitat For Humanity
Do you need improved housing?
Does your income fall within eligible ranges?
Are you willing to work with volunteers to build your home?
Register to attend an informational session to learn more about becoming a Habitat partner family!
February 7th, 2024 @ 10:00am // Location: Habitat for Humanity of Wausau 1810 Schofield Ave. Weston, WI 54476 Interpreters: Arabic, Turkish, Spanish
February 13th, 2024 @ 6:00pm // Location: Habitat for Humanity of Wausau 1810 Schofield Ave. Weston, WI 54476 Interpreters: Arabic, Turkish, Hmong
February 17th, 2024 @ 10:00am // Location: Marathon County Library/Wausau 300 1st St. Wausau, WI 54403 Interpreters: Arabic, Turkish
2023 APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE AFTER JANUARY 2ND
CALL UNITED WAY’S 211 BY SIMPLY DIALING 2-1-1 OR 1-877-947-2211
* THEY CANNOT PREPARE RETURNS FOR MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY, BANKRUPTCY, DIVORCE IN 2021, FARM INCOME, DEPRECIATION (BUSINESS OR RENTAL), OR OTHER COMPLEX RETURNS
Ways to Register:
www.habitatwausau.org
(715)343-4243
kdrysdale@habitatwausau.org
APPLICATION PERIOD: CLOSES MARCH 22, 2024
Approved low-income applicants can purchase a Habitat home, with a zero-interest home mortgage and payments over 30 years. Eligible income limits are between $32,450 - $73,440 based on family size.