Services
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Adult Protective Services
Access Adult At-Risk Investigation Services and Protective Payment/Guardianship.
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Agriculture Expansion Policy & Technical Assistance
Learn about the agriculture expansion policy and technical assistance offered by the Land and Water Conservation Department.
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Alcohol / Drug
Locate alcohol and drug services in Oconto County.
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Aluminum, Steel & Tin Can Disposal
Learn how to dispose of aluminum, steel, and tin cans.
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Animal Waste Management Ordinance
This ordinance will affect anyone who is looking to install, move, reconstruct, extend, enlarge, convert or substantially alter including abandoning an animal waste storage facility.
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Aquatic Invasive Species
It's important for recreational water enthusiasts to remember the basics to preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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Available Funding Sources
Find a list of available funding sources for county waterways.
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BadgerCare
BadgerCare is a state-federal health assistance program that provides certain needy and low-income persons help in paying medical bills.
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Battery Disposal
Only vehicle batteries can be recycled.
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Behavioral Health
Locate behavioral health services in Oconto County.
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Birth Certificates
Effective January 1, 2017, entitled persons may obtain a birth certificate for a birth that occurred anywhere in the state of Wisconsin, from any county's Register of Deeds office.
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Boat Landings
See a list of boat landings under Oconto Forestry and Parks control.
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Burial Benefits - Federal
Servicemembers who die while on active duty and veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible for Veterans Affairs burial benefits.
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Case Management / Service Coordination
Case Management's mission is to provide a supportive service by department staff whose responsibility is to determine eligibility with the individual/families, identify needs, and assure that the individual/family receives the needed services identified in the assessment.
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Child Care Certification
Read about Child Care Certification through the Health and Human Services Department.
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Child Protective Services
Learn about Child Protective Services.
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead exposure in young children can cause reduced IQ and attention span, impaired growth, reading and learning disabilities, hearing loss, and a range of other health and behavioral effects.
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Children's Long Term Support Waiver
The Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waivers were submitted to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for review under the Medicaid rules that permit states to flexibly use Medicaid funds for community support and services.
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Computers
The Technology Service Department provides a coordinated and standardized set of computer technology management services to all maintained public service departments of Oconto County.
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Conservation Camp Scholarships
The Oconto County Land and Water Conservation Department offers scholarships to Oconto County residents for several camps including the Sand Lake Conservation Camp and the WI Land and Water Camp.
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County Cost Share Program
The purpose of this program is to reduce erosion and nutrient delivery to water bodies of Oconto County by using practices such as diversions, shoreline restoration, native buffers, rain gardens, etc.
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County-Wide Lake Study
Access documents from the County-Wide Lake Study.
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Crisis Intervention - Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance is designed to meet the immediate needs of eligible persons facing a current emergency. The emergency must be due to fire, flood, natural disaster, energy crisis, or homelessness.
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Education Benefits - Federal & Wisconsin
Read about state and federal education benefits.
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Electronic Disposal
You can dispose of televisions, personal computers, and other electronic devices.
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Eligibility - Wisconsin Benefits
To qualify for most Wisconsin state veterans' benefits, programs, or services, a veteran must first establish general eligibility for Wisconsin state veterans' benefits.
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Enforcing Child / Family Medical Support Obligations
The Agency has a number of tools to enforce court orders for child support or medical support.
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Establishing Child Support Orders
The Agency can assist in obtaining a child support order against a parent who is not living with and directly supporting his or her child.
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Establishing Paternity
If you are not married to the father of your child, the Agency can help you legally determine the identity of the child's father. This process is called "establishing paternity."
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Farmland Preservation Plan
Read about the Farmland Preservation Plan.
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Fluorescent Bulbs, CFLs, LED Bulb Disposal
Learn what to do with lightbulbs containing mercury.
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Fluoride Varnish Application Program
The Fluoride Varnish Application Program provides the application of fluoride to a child's teeth to reduce the risk of dental cavities.
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Food Share Program
The Food Share Program helps persons and families who have little money or resources to buy the food they need for good health.
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Fraud Investigation
Fraud Investigation investigates complaints of misuse of the Child Day Care, Food Share, Medical Assistance and Energy Assistance programs.
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Genealogical Research
The Oconto County Register of Deeds Office is open to genealogists and other researchers during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
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Glass Disposal
Glass containers can be recycled in your municipal drop-off center recycling dumpster.
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Health Care Benefits - Federal
The Federal Department of Veterans Affairs provides a number of health care services.
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Home Loans - Federal
Find information on federal home loans from Veteran Services.
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Home Visitor Program
This program provides home and community-based training to individuals and families in the areas of nutrition, parenting, financial management, personal care, and home management.
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Horse Trails
Read about horse trails in Oconto County.
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Income Withholding From Paychecks
Most child support payments will be automatically withheld from an employee's paycheck, provided the Child Support Agency has been informed of the payer's employer.
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Independent Living Program
The Independent Living Program is designed to prepare youth between the ages of 14 and 21 who have been in substitute care for independent living.
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Information & Education
The Land and Water Conservation Department provides a variety of educational options for schools to choose from.
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Information & Referral
Read about Health and Human Services information and referrals.
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Intake Assessment
Learn about Health and Human Services intake assessment.
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Intensive Day Services
Read about intensive day services from New View Industries.
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Intensive Supervision Program (ISP)
Adjudicated delinquents are court-ordered to participate in this program as an alternative to placement in a correctional institution or other out-of-home care.
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Interpreter Services, Adaptive & Emergency Equipment
Health and Human Services provides devices or services necessary to assist persons with such impairments to effectively communicate with service providers, family, friends, and the general public.
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Judicare
Judicare provides free legal help for eligible low-income persons.
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Juvenile Court Services
Read about juvenile court services from the Health and Human Services Department.
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Kinship Care
This program provides non-legally responsible relatives a cash benefit while caring for a minor (e.g., grandchild, nephew, niece).
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Land & Water Resource Management Plan
The Land and Water Resource Management Plan is a county-created plan encompassing State Rules to protect and enhance Oconto County's natural resources.
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Locating Absent Parents
The Agency can try to find absent parents by using the State Parent Locator Service if you provide the parent's name and social security number.
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Machickanee Shooting Range
Learn about the Machickanee Shooting Range.
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Marriage Certificates
Marriage certificates are filed in the Register of Deeds office of the county where the marriage ceremony was performed, for marriages taking place on June 20, 2015 and prior.
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Military Funeral Honors Program
The Military Funeral Honors Program (MFHP) in Wisconsin provides a final tribute to the men and women who served our state and nation honorably as members of the U.S. armed forces.
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Mountain Bike Trail
The Oconto County Recreation Trail runs from Gillett to Townsend on an abandoned railroad grade throughout the Nicolet National Forest.
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Nursing Home Medical Assistance
This program covers expenses for Nursing Home patients.
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Oconto County Healthy Lakes Cost Share Program
This Funding Program is to provide financial assistance to communities to enhance, protect and restore water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, tourism and recreational values.
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Out of Home Care
Children are placed in out-of-home care to protect them from being victimized (abused/neglected) or to provide special care or treatment.
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Outreach
Learn about outreach efforts from Health and Human Services.
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Paper & Cardboard Disposal
Paper and cardboard can be recycled in your municipal drop-off center recycling dumpster.
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Payment Records
Access Child Support payment records.
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Pension - Federal
Veterans with low incomes who are permanently and totally disabled, or are age 65 and older, may be eligible for monetary support if they have 90 days or more of active military service, at least one day of which was during a period of war.
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Plastic Disposal
Plastic bottles and plastic containers can be recycled in your municipal drop-off center recycling dumpster.
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Prescription Discount Program
In a joint effort between Oconto County and the National Association of Counties (NACo), Oconto County is making free prescription discount cards available for uninsured and underinsured residents.
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Radon Program
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless radioactive gas. The Surgeon General warns that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
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Reusable Item Disposal
Many items found around the home can be used for different purposes. So before you throw those items away, think about how they can be reused.
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Risk Management
Read about risk management from the County Administrator.
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Scrap Metal Disposal
All scrap metal is accepted, including stoves, brass, copper, appliances, etc.
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Shoreline Restoration
Shoreline Restoration is becoming a fast-growing best management practice on lakes and rivers in northern Wisconsin. Property owners are looking to balance the need for open shoreline areas for beaches and recreation while maintaining a natural shoreline for the benefit of fish and wildlife.
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Special Projects & Policy Development
The County Administrator assists the County Board on special projects that are not assigned to a particular department. These projects generally involve countywide functions or interactions with other outside organizations.
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State Veterans Cemeteries
Veterans, their spouses and dependent children may be buried at state veterans cemeteries operated by Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA).
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Stepparent Adoption
Visit the Health and Human Services Department to learn more about stepparent adoption.
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Technology
The Technology Service Department provides a coordinated and standardized set of computer technology management services to all maintained public service departments of Oconto County.
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Troops to Teachers (TTT) - Federal / State Partnership
The Troops to Teachers (TTT) program provides information, referral services and funding that assists veterans, reservists, and military personnel nearing the end of their careers pursue teaching as a second career.
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Used Oil, Oil Filters & Absorbents, Used Antifreeze Disposal
Learn how to safely dispose of these materials.
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Used Tire Disposal
All vehicle tires are acceptable.
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Vocational Training & Job Readiness
New View Industries' Vocational Training program teaches participants skills that are important in today’s workforce.
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Well Water Testing
Oconto County Public Health (OCPH) offers free test kits to those who are eligible.
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WI Deer Donation Program
Hunters can donate deer to help feed the hungry in Oconto County.
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Wildlife Damage Program
The objective of the program is to provide the agricultural and commercial community with abatement and compensation assistance which will allow growers to tolerate the presence of wildlife on their farms.
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Wisconsin Fund
This is a private sewage system replacement or rehabilitation grant program.
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Wisconsin Shares (Child Day Care Reimbursement)
This program provides reimbursement of child care expenses to enable parents to work, seek employment, or finish high school.
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Wisconsin Veterans Homes
Veterans and their spouses may receive long-term care services at King (Waupaca County), Chippewa Falls or Union Grove (Racine County).