Information for the Public About Our Services

Welcome to the Department of Human Services for Dane County, Wisconsin. We provide a comprehensive array of services and programs to over 30,000 customers in Dane County each year.

Normal office hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). For general inquiries, you may direct emails to HumanServices@countyofdane.com. Your concern will be forwarded to the appropriate person or agency. Alternatively, select here for a listing of key phone numbers and here for a listing of key contacts.

To Report:

Child Abuse / Neglect, Call:
261-5437
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
Monday – Friday
255-6067
(Non-Business Hours)
Adult / Elder at Risk, Call:
261-9933
7:45a.m. – 4:30p.m., Mon. – Fri.

News & Updates

  • Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment

    The Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is thorough . Note: Open Enrollment is only . Healthcare.gov will be shut down most Sundays during Open Enrollment. You will need to enroll by to have coverage.

    Updated

  • Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)

    Information regarding Comprehensive Community Services.

    Updated

  • Department Budget Proposal

    The Dane County Department of Human Services budget proposal was submitted to County Executive Joe Parisi on .

    Updated

  • Homeless Resources Guide

    A helpful listing of some of the services available for individuals in need.

    [For more information]

    Updated

  • DCDHS now can accept payments on-line

    The Dane County Department of Human Services can now accept on-line payments: go to the Collections page.

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Welcome to the Department of Human Services.

Picture of Lynn Green, Director of the Department of Human Services

Lynn Green, Director

Our department offers a wide variety of programs and services to people in need in Dane County. As Director of the Department, I'm proud of the quality of the services we provide and of the staff who provide them. I hope this new website will help you find the information that you're looking for.

For general inquiries, you may direct emails to HumanServices@countyofdane.com. Your concern will be forwarded to the appropriate person or agency.

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