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We apologize for the inconvenience. Wisconsin, We Need to Talk About Sex Trafficking In an effort to shed light on the issue of trafficking in Wisconsin, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has recently launched the WI, We Need to Talk public awareness campaign. Aimed at informing Wisconsin citizens about youth sex trafficking, the WI, We Need to Talk campaign can help you recognize the warning signs of trafficking that could be taking place in your community, and what you can do to help the young people who might be at risk. New Wisconsin Child Care Background Checks Attention child care providers! Are you in compliance with the new background check policy? The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is making child care safer by ensuring that individuals working with or in proximity to children have not committed violent crimes, child abuse or sexual offenses. Learn more about the new background check process and how to request background checks using the Provider Portal by visiting our Licensing Background Check Requirements page. Child Care Resources for Parents Do you know which child care providers have star power ? With DCF's YoungStar website , accessing quality child care for working parents will be easier than ever! Together we can help Wisconsin's little stars shine bright! Subscribe to Subsidized Employment Programs Helping pay worker’s salaries in exchange for on-the-job training. Youth Justice Community based programs and interventions aimed to prevent incarceration Fatherhood DCF supports dads with resources needed to positively contribute to their children’s lives Child Support Account Access Your self-service, child support case information system. Find Child Care Find the information needed to choose a high quality child care provider near you. 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