Care4Kids
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Comprehensive Health Care for Children
Care4Kids creates a "medical home" for each child entering care. This "medical home" is not a physical place, but rather a philosophy that children in out-of-home care (OHC) deserve coordinated and comprehensive healthcare that addresses their unique needs.
Due to upcoming program changes, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Care4Kids page for information and updates to this program.
We're Here to Help
Our Care4Kids staff is here to answer any questions you may have or respond to needs you have. We can be reached either by phone or email or by phone at 1-855-371-8104.
This phone number is answered directly by Care4Kids staff business days during the following times:
- Monday-Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Health Screen Assessment
Schedule Your Child's Health Screening
To schedule your child's out-of-home care health screening
Call toll free: 855-371-8104
The Care4Kids benefit recognizes that children in out-of-home care deserve healthcare that reflects their unique needs and therefore emphasizes the importance of using providers trained in these needs. Children will receive an out-of-home health screen within two business days of entering care, preferably at a child advocacy center or child protection center.
A Comprehensive Initial Health Assessment will be provided within 30 days of entering care, preferably at an identified center of excellence. A center of excellence is a medical provider trained in the specific health needs of children in out-of-home care and considered a "champion" in the healthcare field. Providers in the centers of excellence understand the enhanced healthcare needs of the population and have been trained in trauma-informed care. The partnership between the health care coordination team and the centers of excellence ensure that information is shared in a timely, collaborative manner that will improve outcomes for children in out-of-home care.
To schedule your child's out-of-home care health screen, please call toll free 855-371-8104.
See our Centers for Excellence and the Child Advocacy Centers that are available to children in out-of-home care.