Alright! You may be eligible for the Caretaker of an Infant (CMC) Program.
To be eligible for the W-2 Caretaker of an Infant Program, you must be the custodial parent of an infant who is 8 weeks old or less. CMC participants receive a monthly payment of $673 and are not required to work unless he/she volunteers to do so. To be eligible for CMC, your income must be at or below 115% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Ex: A family of three could be made up of the custodial parent, an older child, and an infant. This family would need to earn $22,759 or less per year, or $1,897 or less per month to be eligible for this program.
To confirm your eligibility, sign up, and learn more about Wisconsin Works (W-2) Programs, please follow these links:
*Eligibility information on this site is based on program guidelines from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
- Wisconsin Works Home Page
- W-2 Agency Locator
- Supportive Services and Programs (W-2 participants are often eligible for other public benefits)
*Eligibility information on this site is based on program guidelines from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.