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Emergency Assistance

Cash Assistance for Immediate Needs

Families facing an emergency can apply for cash assistance to help with utilities, housing, and more.

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When you need help right away, we can help you get there.

How We Can Help

If you are facing crisis due to a housing emergency, impending homelessness, domestic violence, natural disaster, fire, or an energy crisis, you could be eligible for immediate cash payment and local resources. 

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Emergency Assistance

How it Works

Funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Emergency Assistance helps your family with cash to deal with homelessness or utility shut off notices, including instances of domestic violence and natural disaster. 

Security for Your Family

Emergency Assistance can help families avoid evictions or foreclosures, keep housing with payments for rent or mortgage, or arrange for security deposits or first month’s payment. 

Families facing utility shutoffs can find help with past due bills or disconnection notices. 

Additional resources may be available to assist with: 

  • Energy 
  • Housing 
  • Childcare 
  • Healthcare 
  • Counseling 
  • Financial education 

What To Expect

Starting the process is easy. You can apply through ACCESS Wisconsin along with other benefit programs, or reach out to one of our staff if you have questions. We will reach out to talk about your needs and help you get started. 

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