Department of Human Services Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness:
As of , all Human Services Offices, including the Aging and Disability Resource Center and Job Center are now closed to the public except by appointment.

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 65,000 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:
(608) 261-9933
7:45a.m. – 4:30p.m., Mon. – Fri.

News & Updates

  • Coronavirus Information

    Important Information About the Coronavirus

  • Section 85.21 Public Hearing

    In accordance with Section 85.21 of Wisconsin Statutes, the public is invited to make comment on the Dane County Department of Human Services County Elderly and Disabled Transportation 2021 application.

    [For more information.]

  • Behavioral Health Resource Center

    The Behavioral Resource Center is a community resource for any Dane County resident looking for help with accessing behavioral health services in Dane County.

    [danebhrc.org]

  • Proposed Budget

    Today the Department announced its budget proposal for to the County Executive. Please see more information: Proposed Budget.

  • Open Enrollment: Health Insurance Marketplace

    4 Key Dates for Health Insurance Marketplace

    • :
      Open Enrollment starts for .
    • :
      Open Enrollment ends.
    • :
      Coverage ends for Marketplace plans.
    • :
      Coverage can begin for Marketplace plans.

  • Dane County Youth Justice Summit

    The Dane County Youth Justice Summit's goal is to increase awareness of current issues impacting the Youth Justice System. Conference materials, including PowerPoint Presentations and other content, can be found via this link.

    Updated

  • Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)

    Information regarding Comprehensive Community Services.

    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.

Services

Welcome to the Department of Human Services.

Picture of Shawn Tessmann, Director of the Department of Human Services

Shawn Tessmann, Director

Welcome to our site and thank you for reaching out to find out more information about the Department of Human Services. We're very proud of the work we do in collaboration with partners, providers, stakeholders and staff. I hope these pages help you find what you're looking for, or feel free to reach out to the email below which we check daily. Thank you again for your interest! Sincerely, Shawn Tessmann, Director

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

Department of Human Services | Dane County