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- 920-832-5515
- 500 W Fifth Street Appleton WI 54911 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Family Services, Human Services, Transportation Assistance
Mission: The mission of the Outagamie County Department of Health & Human Services is to promote healthy, independent individuals by: Protecting those citizens who are vulnerable because of age, sex or disability, from abuse and neglect; Maximizing independence and decrease dependence of those citizens we serve in the natural and least restrictive setting; Preventing neglect, abuse, individual and family dysfunction, illness and disability; Promoting healthy, independent, productive lifestyles; and Managing public funds allocated for human services in a prudent and responsive manner.
Results: In 2023 we provided over 50,000 volunteer hours to support families and county workers. We made sure that parents and children had safe and productive visits together. Clients were able to access necessary medical and therapy appointments, making our community healthier. Eleven guardians helped 13 wards with managing personal matters and finances. Our Thanksgiving Basket program provided meals for 117 families and more were helped with food donations. Our Adopt A Family program was able to match 211 families with donors. Forty-four homeowners received help with spring and fall raking.
Target demographics: families in need
Direct beneficiaries per year: families by providing 50,000 hours of volunteer time by drivers and supervisors. Our guardians helped 17 families.
Geographic areas served: Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Programs: volunteer drivers, family interaction supervisors, and legal guardians