Unemployment - You can find the answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Coronavirus and Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits for claimants and employers on the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development website.
You can file for unemployment here if you have previously filed.
Financial Resources - The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a page which offers tips about managing your personal finances in these tough times and links to many resources on their website.
Paid Leave Entitlements - The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for reasons related to COVID-19. For information call 1-866-487-9243 or go to this website.
Small Businesses - Visit these websites for information about Cares Act relief and financial assistance for businesses during the coronavirus crisis:
Waukesha County residents can apply for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus (Health Care), Wisconsin Shares (Child Care) through the website or by calling the Moraine Lakes Consortium at 1-888-446-1239.
Wisconsin Department of Children and FamiliesWisconsin Works (W-2) program offers temporary assistance for needy families. For information visit their websiteor call the Waukesha County branch at 1-855-485-0001 (Waukesha Co.)
The Muskego Food Pantry is located at S81W19150 Apollo Dr. Muskego. Visit their website call 262-679-6448 or email muskegofoodpantry@hotmail.com for more information.
To locate other food pantries, or visit the 211 Wisconsin website and under “Help Starts Here” type “food pantries,” and enter your zip code and select search.
Other Assistance Services
Shelter & Clothing - 211 Wisconsin offers a community resource directory to find assistance programs and more through their Online Database.
Energy Assistance - can be to applied for by contacting Energy Services Inc. at 262-549-9666.
Internet - Several internet service providers are offering free or low-cost internet access options in response to the COVID-19 health emergency. To see a list from the Public Service Commission clickhere.
A new federal program called Emergency Broadband Benefit, (EBB) will provide a $50/month discount for internet access ($75/month on Tribal Land) for low-income households. An overview of the program is here.
Rental Assistance - to learn about the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program (W.R.A.P) -visit their website or call Community Action for South Central Wisconsin, Inc. (Counties Served: Dane, Waukesha, Jefferson) Phone: (608) 237-1255