Birth to 3 programs are transforming lives with COVID relief grant initiatives





Wisconsin Department of Health Services




News Release





*For Immediate Release*

May 9, 2023
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

DHS Announces Pandemic Recovery Grant Awards and Shares Program Highlights

" Birth to 3 programs are transforming lives with COVID relief grant initiatives"

Almost $1.6 million in supplemental funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) [ [link removed] ] allocated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to 23 county Birth to 3 programs last year is yielding positive results for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Counties have been using funds to promote child and family-focused pandemic recovery efforts by helping families overcome challenges related to the pandemic, including decreased access to resources and increased stress levels.

"DHS remains committed to supporting the well-being of children and families in Wisconsin during the pandemic recovery," said DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson. "We look forward to witnessing the ongoing positive impact these initiatives have in local communities."

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