Subsidized guardianship is a program that provides financial support to the guardian to offset the costs for caring for the child after permanency is achieved. Guardianship is a legal, long-term permanency option for children placed in out-of-home care by a child welfare agency.
The Subsidized Guardianship Resources were developed by the Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System (WCWPDS) in conjunction with the Department of Children & Families (DCF) to gather all the information about subsidized guardianship in one place for caregivers and child welfare professionals.
Subsidized Guardianship Resource for Caregivers
This resource was developed to be utilized by caregivers who are caring for and supporting children involved in the Wisconsin child welfare system.
This resource provides information about subsidized guardianship in Wisconsin, including eligibility requirements to become a subsidized guardian, annual subsidized guardianship obligations, and links to resources and information.
The web-based version of the Subsidized Guardianship Resource for Caregivers is available here.
Subsidized Guardianship Resource - Web-based Version
A printable version of the Subsidized Guardianship Resource for Caregivers is available here.
Subsidized Guardianship Resource - Downloadable Version
Direct all questions you have about subsidized guardianship to the county or tribal child welfare agency that is working with the child you’re caring for.
Subsidized Guardianship Resource for Child Welfare Professionals
This resource was developed to be utilized by county and tribal child welfare professionals in Wisconsin.
This resource provides information about subsidized guardianship in Wisconsin, including eligibility requirements, the initial process to establish subsidized guardianship, eligibility review requirements, and links to resources and information.
The Subsidized Guardianship Resource for Child Welfare Professionals is available here.
Subsidized Guardianship Resource for Child Welfare Professionals