Regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 4, at 4 p.m. An in-person and remote hearing and meeting will originate in the EOC of the Bayfield County Courthouse Annex.

K:Agendas and Minutes/DHS Board/Agendas/2026 DHS Board Agendas/2026-08-04 DHS Board Info/Meeting Notice 8 4 2026 FROM: Tom Croteau, Director DATE: July 28, 2026 RE: MEETING NOTICE The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board will hold the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. An in-person and remote hearing and meeting will originate in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the Bayfield County Courthouse Annex, Washburn, Wisconsin. Remote participation is available via Microsoft Teams or by phone using the information below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294145409103338?p=CTOdGbqQZ3dS1IszLQ Meeting ID: 294 145 409 103 338 Passcode: 8HM2Ct2v Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,260972777# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 260 972 777# To join on your computer or mobile app, please ‘Control’ + Click the link or left click and choose ‘Open Hyperlink” to connect. Notice is hereby given that in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum the County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter 3, section 2-3-1 (c)). Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Bayfield County Board may be present at the meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the Bayfield County Board pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis. 2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408(1993), and must be noticed as such, although the County Board will not take any formal action at this meeting. Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation should contact the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made. Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891 - 0100 Telephone (715) 373 - (715 Fax 6144 - )373 - 6130 Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov K:Agendas and Minutes/DHS Board/Agendas/2026 DHS Board Agendas/2026-08-04 DHS Board Info/Meeting Notice 8 4 2026 The agenda: Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Opportunity for Public Comment, Review and Approval of the June 26, 2026, Meeting Minutes, Monthly Section Reports, Monthly Financial and Training Reports, Review and Approval of the proposed 2027 DHS Budget, Consider Proposed Committee Recommendation to Appoint Beverly Lindell and Beverly Patterson to the Family Services Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, Consider Proposed Committee Recommendation to Appoint Holly Tourdot to the regional Comprehensive Community Services Coordination Committee, Other (Informational Items), Future Meetings, Adjournment. c: County Board Chair County Board of Supervisors Post (bulletin boards and website) e-mailed: DES Ashland Health Department DCS, Rhinelander New Day Shelter Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. Daily Press Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891-0100 Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715-)373-6130 Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov Department of Human Services Board Meeting August 4, 2026 James Crandall - Chair Marty Milanowski -Vice Chair Jamie Tucker Susan Rosa Jeremy Oswald-Citizen Member Amy Nigbor-Citizen Member Jeff Holte Donna Lundin– Citizen Member Teri Hanson-Citizen Member RE: August 4, 2026, Department of Human Services Board Meeting, Notice is hereby given that in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum the County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter 3, section 2-3-1 (c)). Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Bayfield County Board may be present at the meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the Bayfield County Board pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis. 2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408(1993), and must be noticed as such, although the County Board will not take any formal action at this meeting. Dear Committee Members: Please be advised that the monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4 , 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Remote connectivity is available. The meeting will originate from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the Bayfield County Courthouse Annex, Washburn, Wisconsin. Remote participation is available via Microsoft Teams or by phone using the information listed on the next page. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294145409103338?p=CTOdGbqQZ3dS1IszLQ Meeting ID: 294 145 409 103 338 Passcode: 8HM2Ct2v Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,260972777# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 260 972 777# Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation, should contact the Department of Human Services at 715 -373-6144 at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangement can be made. The agenda for this meeting is as follows: AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Opportunity for Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total.) 4. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and Approval of the June 26, 2026, Meeting Minutes 5. Monthly Section Reports A. Support Services – Stephanie Eder B. Economic Support Services – Jeanine Spuhler C. Aging & Disability Services – Brynna Watters-Moffitt D. Family Services – Hayley Weyers E. Behavioral Health and Community Programs – Jo Beth Gonzalez 6. Monthly Reports A. Financial B. Training 7. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and Approval of the proposed 2027 DHS Budget 8. Discussion and Possible Action – Approval of the 2025 DHS Annual Report 9. Discussion and Possible Action – Consider Proposed Committee Recommendation to Appoint Beverly Lindell and Beverly Patterson to the Family Services Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. 10. Discussion and Possible Action – Consider Proposed Committee Recommendation to Appoint Holly Tourdot to the regional Comprehensive Community Services Coordination Committee. 11. Other (Informational Items) A. International Overdose Awareness Day- August 31st 12. 2026 Meeting Dates A. September 24, 2026 B. October 22, 2026 C. December 1, 2026 (November/December meeting) 13. Discussion and Possible Action - Motion or Chair’s Statement to Adjourn Thank you and have a safe trip home! Sincerely, Thomas R. Croteau Thomas R. Croteau, Director c: Mr. Mark Abeles Allison, County Administrator Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board Bayfield County Department of Human Services Managers Lynn Divine, Bayfield County Clerk Email to: Other Interested Parties Requesting K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Agendas\2026 DHS Board Agendas\2026-08-04 DHS Board Info\MEETING AGENDA - 8 4 2026.docx K: agendas & minutes/DHS Board/agendas/agenda narrative Department of Human Services Board Meeting May 28, 2026 4:00 PM AGENDA NARRATIVE 7 Review and approval of the 2027 Budget- The proposed 2027 DHS Budget will be presented for review and approval to forward to the County Finance Department within the required timelines. 8 Approval of the 2025 DHS Annual Report- The Department is seeking approval of the final draft of the 2025 DHS Annual Report to forward to the County Board and included on their August meeting agenda. If time allows, there can be discussion regarding the report. If there is not sufficient time for discussion, the report can be included on the agenda for the September DHS Board meeting, if desired. 9 The Family Services Behavioral Health Advisory Committee recommends the reappointment of Beverly Lindell and Beverly Patterson to their committee. Both have served in their respective fields for many years. Their applications are in the agenda packet. 10 The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordination Committee recommends the appointment of Holly Tourdot to the regional committee. Holly has lived experience with the CCS program and other qualifications. Her application is in the agenda packet. 11 International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is observed on August 31. Bayfield County Public Health, the Criminal Justice Center, and the Department of Human Services have partnered to host an overdose awareness and prevention event at the Bayfield County Courthouse from 12:00–1:00 p.m. on August 31. The event will feature guest speakers, educational resources, and information on prevention and recovery. To further raise awareness throughout the month, the courthouse rotunda will be illuminated in purple during August. Educational information will be shared through multiple communication platforms, and awareness banners will be displayed in Iron River, Drummond, Washburn City Hall, and at the Bayfield County Courthouse. Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891-0100 Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715-)373-6130 Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING County Board Room and Virtual Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 4 p.m. Committee Members Present: Teri Hanson, Jeff Holte, Donna Lundin, Marty Milanowski, Amy Nigbor, Jeremy Oswald, Sue Rosa Members Not Present: Jim Crandall, Jamie Tucker Others Present: Jamie Allen, Tom Croteau, Stephanie Eder, Jo Beth Gonzalez, Christopher O’Dell, Ness Pierce, Jeanine Spuhler, Brynna Watters-Moffitt, Hayley Weyers Call to order: Milanowski called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions: Introductions were made. Discussion and Possible Action: Review and Approval for the May 28, 2026, Meeting Minutes  Oswald requested that his absence at the April 23, 2026, DHS Board meeting by noted as “excused” in the minutes. Action:  Milwanowski opened the floor for public comments, input on the 2027 DHS budget and/or Bayfield County’s policies and procedures for equal opportunity in employment, service delivery, and language access.  There were no public comments presented in person or via written communication. Program Presentation: Behavioral Health and Community Programs – An Introduction to the Behavioral Health Team – Jamie Allen and Ness Pierce  Allen and Pierce spoke to the board to explain the program.  The Behavioral Health programs offer support for community members needing support for mental health/substance abuse needs. This is done through supporting the 24-hour crisis line and prevention programming. Staff also support people who need treatment in both voluntary and involuntary situations. This is primarily done through case management with the individuals, their families, the legal system, and treatment programs.  Their mission is to protect and improve the quality of life of the participants, like all DHS, while focusing on addressing mental health and substance abuse needs in the community.  They can provide: K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 1 Draft Minutes are subject to change before approval at the next DHS Board Meeting. Motion by Holte, seconded by Rosa, to approve May 28, 2026 meeting minutes with change. All in favor. Motion passes. o Resources in the community o Assistance in finding residential treatment and referrals for substance abuse o Assist with paperwork and referrals for mental health o Case management o Skill building  The county has various programs they can offer to further assist individuals, including: o Comprehensive Community Service Program (CCS), which is a voluntary recovery-focused program for adults and children with mental health, substance abuse, or emotional issues. Bayfield County provides coordination of behavioral health services, medication management, crisis support, social and community skill development as well as educational and employment support, such as:  Working with individuals in setting and achieving behavioral health goals  Coordinated behavioral health and psychosocial rehabilitation services  Helping individuals achieve personal behavioral health goals by increasing and introducing professional, community, and natural supports  Setting up individualized recovery plans  Providing peer support services  Making sure programs are community based o Community Support Program (CSP) helps individuals living with severe and persistent mental illnesses to remain in the community while enhancing the quality of their lives. Bayfield County contracts with Northland Counseling to provide these services.  Their program works to destigmatize mental health.  Lundin asked how they work to destigmatize mental health. Allen and Pierce responded through community activities, such as visiting schools to discuss mental health and making sure people recognize the signs before they reach a point of crisis. They also partner with different agencies in these endeavors.  Rosa asked if they work with law enforcement. Allen answered that they work with AVEL. With AVEL, they will receive a report if the individual or law enforcement has asked for help. They will then reach out and meet with the individual.  Rosa asked how many times AVEL has been used. Allen answered that law enforcement has only used it a handful of times. Gonzalez added that the department is currently looking at ways to expand the use of AVEL and is working with the Red Cliff Sheriff’s Department to discuss their use of it.  Rosa asked if the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department was resisting the use of AVEL. Gonzalez responded that there was no resistance. Croteau added that there are ongoing discussions with the Sheriff’s Department. If there is a case where it is warranted, they will use it.  Pierce is taking part in the CaTch program. For this program as a 911 operator interacts with people in crisis, they will form a “soft safety plan” to cover basic information before law enforcement interacts with them. This plan could be anything from who responds if the person has a trauma response to males to the person having an aversion to being touched. Law enforcement will be made aware of these triggers before they interact with the person. Pierce’s responsibility will be to keep track of these, make sure they’re up-to-date, and ensure they are used to their full extent. She will also reach out to see if they want their information updated. This is a partnership between Bayfield County, Tamarack Health, and Northlakes Clinic. K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 2  Oswald asked if the CaTch program is statewide or specific to Bayfield County. Pierce responded that it is local.  Oswald asked to explain where Behavioral Health fits in in the bigger picture within the department. Croteau explained that Behavioral Health is the gap-filler between CCS and CSP.  Oswald asked if someone is dealing with behavior health symptoms and they call Bayfield County, with someone from Behavior Health pick up the call? Allen answered that they would, but it is usually not the individual. It is a family member or another member of the community. Allen or Pierce will go and speak with he individual. There are no forms to fill out like with CCS or CSP. They offer a soft approach and help if it’s wanted or needed or wanted. Pierce added they also work with the family to make sure they understand what the individual is going through.  Rosa asked what the caseload was and if they covered the whole county. Allen and Pierce answered that they do cover the whole county. Their numbers are fluid because not everyone wants them to keep track of them. This is another way to help remove the stigma around mental health.  Oswald asked if online therapists are used if there is no one available locally. Pierce answered that they will use online therapists but only if that works for the individual.  Oswald asked if there were additional resources they needed. Allen answered that another employee in the department would be helpful.  Rosa asked where the money for the program comes from. Croteau answered that it is through block grants and county levy.  Rosa asked what the parameters are for measuring success. Croteau answered that the main one is reducing the number of emergency detentions. Monthly Section Report: Support Services-Stephanie Eder:  Eder announced she is currently working on the 2027 budget. She stated this year the process is going to be more collaborative. Instead of the director making the decisions, Eder and Croteau will meet with each manager to understand their wants and needs for their department.  Eder stated the data for the Annual Report is due on June 26. O’Dell will start working on that in the coming days.  Eder stated the last day of the financial audit is June 26. The current audit mostly deals with the County Clerk’s office. The individual DHS audit will begin the week of July 6.  Eder announced the new bookkeeper, Heather Gilbertson, is doing an amazing job. She has exceeded our expectations, as well as those of Kim Mattson, the County Finance Director.  Gilbertson attended Financial Manager Orientation this week.  Eder is working on the Wisconsin Medicaid Cost Report, which is due July 13.  Oswald asked if the DHS Board will need to be involved with the 2027 budget. Eder answered they will be presented with a draft budget at the August meeting. Aging and Disability Services-Brynna Watters-Moffitt:  Watters-Moffitt announced that the Senior Empowerment Day held on June 18 was a huge success. It was held at Harbor Table and was a collaboration between Bayfield K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 3 County Public Health and ADRC-N using grant funds. There were approximately 80 attendees. They offered a pop-up congregate meal, which was served to 65 people. There were presentations by Public Health. Bayfield County EMS provided a presentation on home safety. Mary Beth Tischawa-McCarthy provided a Tai Ji Quan demonstration, which they were able to do outside due to the nice weather. Nathan Hauber did a tick prevention presentation. The day ended with a question-and-answer panel featuring people from Red Cliff, BART, and Northlakes Clinic.  Watters-Moffitt stated she spoke with Public Health today to see how much is left in the grant to see what we can do before it runs out at the end of September.  Watters-Moffitt stated the ADRC is looking to restructure a couple of positions to better reflect their high-level skills. There will be no extra cost to the county for this because there is funding available.  Watters-Moffitt announced the Elder Nutrition Program is steady and thanked the DHS Board for the three new home-delivered meal vehicles.  Watters-Moffitt announced that the APS section has slowed down, which is helpful. She stated the employees have been in their roles for just over a year and are learning quickly, which saves her some time with mentoring. Economic Support Services-Jeanine Spuhler:  Spuhler announced she has been working with Croteau to reclassify two employees. Aaron Kalmon would be reclassified from an Economic Support Specialist II to Economic Support Specialist III. Colleen Detjens would be reclassified from an Economic Support Specialist I to an Economic Support Specialist II.  Spuhler is working on her portion of the Annual Report.  Summer EBT benefits were issued earlier in June. Anyone who has school-aged children that are eligible for free or reduced meals will get $120 to help feed them over Summer.  Economic Support is preparing to deal with the BadgerCare+ work requirement. This will only be for BadgerCare+. They are busy answering questions to keep the public informed.  Mark Abeles-Allison requested that a letter to Wisconsin senators be included in the meeting packet. The letter requests support for a delay in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administrative and benefit cost shifts. Croteau added that the letters were provided by the Wisconsin Counties Association.  Oswald asked if it would be better to send the letters as a group? Spuhler answered that it should be individual. Croteau added that it is important to get them out as soon as possible.  Oswald asked if the letters were specifically for senators and not assemblypersons? Spuhler confirmed that they were specifically for senators only. Behavioral Health and Community Program - Jo Beth Gonzalez:  Gonzalez requesting adding a fifth full-time CCS Service Facilitator, stating: o CCS enrollment continues to grow steadily, and we want to be able to meet participant needs and maintain service quality. o We have historically taken a measured and conservative approach to staffing, adding positions only when enrollment trends demonstrated a sustained need. K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 4 o A typical Service Facilitator caseload is 12-15 participants. While this is manageable, many of the Service Facilitators also provide substance use disorder counseling services, functional screen completion and other program responsibilities. Because of these additional duties, 15 participants is generally considered the upper end of a sustainable caseload. o The current number of participants is approximately 60. There are 5-10 referrals consistently.  Gonzalez provided information on program growth and staffing history: o In 2020 there were approximately 20 participants and two full-time Service Facilitators. o In 2022 the enrollment consistently averaged approximately 30 participants, and a third full-time Service Facilitator was added. o In 2025 enrollment averaged approximately 45 participants and a fourth full-time Service Facilitator was requested. o Currently the program is consistently serving more than 60 participants, and the staffing levels are becoming stretched as enrollment continues to increase.  Gonzalez provided the following rationale for this request: o Maintain appropriate caseload sizes. o Preserve service quality and participant engagement. o Ensure timely follow-up, coordination, and support for participants. o Account for additional duties Service Facilitators perform beyond case management  Gonzalez provided the following points for looking ahead regarding this request: o Enrollment trends indicate continued gradual growth over the next six months. o Adding the position in January 2027 would:  Allow adequate time for recruitment and hiring.  Provide onboarding and training before caseload demands increase further  Position the program to continue meeting participant needs without compromising quality of care.  Gonzalez finished the request with the following bottom line: o This is a proactive request based on demonstrated enrollment growth, not anticipated growth alone. o Adding a fifth Service Facilitator will help ensure CCS remains responsive, effective, and able to provide high-quality services as the program continues to expand.  Gonzalez discussed the 2025 CCS Survey results: o BCCS typically perform at or above state averages on the Audit Satisfaction Survey. o Survey results for Youth and Family Satisfaction have been less consistent, with some areas scoring below state averages.  The small sample size is an important factor when reviewing results. K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 5  A single low response can significantly impact overall scores when only a few surveys are completed.  This is especially true in our rural programs with smaller enrollment numbers.  The 2025 BCCS Youth Survey results are consistent with trends seen in the previous year’s survey, suggesting some recurring themes rather than a one-time fluctuation.  Self-assessing progress can be challenging for youth cages 13-17.  It can be difficult for participants and families to separate their satisfaction with CCS specifically from their overall function and experiences across multiple systems.  The key takeaways are that the adult survey results continue to be a strength for both programs, and youth and family survey results should be interpreted with consideration of factors above.  Gonzalez announced that August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Commemoration of this will be held on the Bayfield County Courthouse steps. There will be numerous speakers.  Gonzalez also spoke about the CaTch Coordinator/Program. This is a long-standing program in the community. There are still some aspects that need to be streamlined between law enforcement/dispatch and DHS/BH. This is a financial benefit to the county since there will be assistance with wage-coverage.  Nigbor asked if the county’s CSP has become certified. Gonzalez responded that it has not happened yet, but there are discussions with Northland Counseling. Croteau added that he spoke with the State of Wisconsin and Sawyer County, but it might be more work to do this regionally instead of on our own. Croteau said they are considering doing it on our own after discussing it with Gonzalez, who stated she feels comfortable taking on the process. Nigbor asked if there was a deadline for this. Croteau responded that it was the end of 2026. Family Services-Hayley Weyers:  Weyers provided the following updates: o We had our section’s annual team-building retreat on June 9th , offsite at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors’ Center for a half day there. Timing was nice as we settle into the section’s restructuring. We strengthened our relationships through activities, reflected on the whole section a team together, and discussed our shared vision for the section. Due to ongoing service needs, Elaina and Jamie remained onsite and in the field during this to support children and families directly. Their dedication and flexibility were greatly appreciated! o The CLTS team of Alice Wilson, Sierra Pugh, and Michelle Arganbright received final results from their annual record review, earning a 92.1% compliance rate. This places Bayfield County's program in the top performance category, Strength! For comparison, the statewide county average falls within the Compliant category, which is the step below Strength. Very impressed with this outstanding achievement! K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 6  The section will soon add Caitlin Sullivan-Irvin as an additional full- time CLTS Case Manager! Her first day is this coming Monday, June 29. An additional case manager expands our capacity to respond to the steady rate of referrals and CLTS program enrollment. o The Child Welfare team continues to manage many complex and dynamic situations while achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Just a few recent successes and other updates include the following.  A youth working with Becky Benton successfully completed all restorative justice requirements and closed through the Youth Justice program, and Benton continues to work through this process with multiple cases. The last couple weeks Benton’s role has also meant significant travel for her, as some of the teens she works with in institutional settings are placed in far corners of Wisconsin.  Elaina Majetich completed her National Child Passenger Safety Certification, with a glowing final test score of 100%! This means she is now a certified car seat technician. Majetich is also working through a vast record request with diligence and continued optimism.  Brittany Anderson is actively pursuing grant opportunities to support program initiatives, especially in Foster/Kinship Care and Youth Justice. She has already gotten the award letter for her Foster/Kinship Retention grant. Anderson also took on being the point person for the Youth Justice Summit on June 18. It was a virtual training day, for which she arranged for Becky Benton, Jamie Allen, Ness Pierce, Chris Beirl (CCS), Kim Lawton (DA), and herself to attend together from a county conference room. Sounds like lots of good content that day, and good discussion has continued to follow.  Melissa Berthiaume continues to navigate several highly complex and involved Child Protective Services cases with professionalism, precision, and care while simultaneously onboarding our newest team member Ivy.  Ivy Ray joined the section on June 15 as our full-time Child Protective Services Case Manager! She continues actively engaging with her foundational WiLearn online training and has begun initial shadowing with staff.  Our pinch hitters from Behavioral Health, Jamie Allen and Ness Pierce, continue to assist with Child Welfare programmatic needs, and Pierce recently graduated from her foundational WiLearn online training! K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 7 o I am continuing my own foundational WiLearn online training and broader orientation to the many arms and branches of the Child Welfare world. Jo continues providing background knowledge, context, and nuance to Child Welfare as a whole. The State also offers many teleconferences and forums, which I attend as often as possible. Still lots of firsts for me, like the current budget preparation process as a manager. o Lastly, the only remaining vacancy in Family Services is a half-time Social Worker Aide.  Oswald asked if there was a special budget for records requests due to the amount of time some of the requests were taking. Weyers answered that there is not. It is typically the job duty of the Social Work Aide, but Majetich is covering that portion of the job while the position is vacant. Monthly Reports: Financial: The board reviewed the financial reports and budgets. Training: There was no training to review. Other (Information Items):  Spuhler discussed a staff appreciation email received regarding Aaron Kalmon. 2027 Budget Guidance:  Eder discussed a memo to department heads sent by County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison about the 2027 budget deadlines. Action:  Milwanowski closed the floor for public comments. 2026 Meeting Dates: August 4, 2026 (July/August meeting) September 24, 2026 October 22, 2026 Adjournment: Milanowski adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Christopher O’Dell K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-05-28\DHS Board Minutes 6-25-26 - DRAFT 8 Monthly Board Report Through 06/30/26 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD Fund 235 - Human Services REVENUE Department 50 - Human Services 4,564,753.00 .00 4,564,753.00 239,160.78 .00 2,327,871.27 2,236,881.73 51 2,576,723.78 Department 52 - AMSO .00 .00 .00 31.75 .00 231.11 (231.11) +++ 69.50 Department 53 - Family Services 328,944.00 .00 328,944.00 66,699.05 .00 227,845.04 101,098.96 69 177,787.22 Department 54 - Economic Support 663,729.00 .00 663,729.00 53,054.54 .00 237,450.50 426,278.50 36 219,424.07 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities 5,100.00 .00 5,100.00 .00 .00 95.00 5,005.00 2 3,622.45 Department 56 - GWAAR 352,161.00 .00 352,161.00 10,636.13 .00 156,288.62 195,872.38 44 244,164.05 Department 57 - DHS BHP 2,399,161.00 .00 2,399,161.00 142,787.90 .00 998,940.61 1,400,220.39 42 826,233.50 Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co 122,677.00 .00 122,677.00 .00 .00 17,904.00 104,773.00 15 63,760.00 Department 59 - ADRC-North 181,821.00 .00 181,821.00 80.73 .00 16,204.73 165,616.27 9 66,293.00 REVENUE TOTALS $8,618,346.00 $0.00 $8,618,346.00 $512,450.88 $0.00 $3,982,830.88 $4,635,515.12 46% $4,178,077.57 EXPENSE Department 47 - Behavioral Health & Community .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 Department 48 - Community Support Program (CSP) .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 Department 52 - AMSO 891,085.00 .00 891,085.00 64,977.06 .00 387,108.16 503,976.84 43 444,617.43 Department 53 - Family Services 2,911,546.00 .00 2,911,546.00 169,384.53 .00 1,004,580.73 1,906,965.27 35 1,423,307.64 Department 54 - Economic Support 606,039.00 .00 606,039.00 48,026.79 .00 292,159.41 313,879.59 48 271,735.69 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities 527,452.00 .00 527,452.00 24,118.53 .00 338,311.44 189,140.56 64 417,790.44 Department 56 - GWAAR 859,878.00 .00 859,878.00 81,490.30 .00 370,433.65 489,444.35 43 390,249.48 Department 57 - DHS BHP 2,447,252.00 .00 2,447,252.00 164,952.68 .00 1,003,222.11 1,444,029.89 41 808,547.22 Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co 193,817.00 .00 193,817.00 17,300.79 .00 73,634.15 120,182.85 38 74,028.49 Department 59 - ADRC-North 181,277.00 .00 181,277.00 12,266.10 .00 74,155.62 107,121.38 41 (41,742.85) EXPENSE TOTALS $8,618,346.00 $0.00 $8,618,346.00 $582,516.78 $0.00 $3,543,605.27 $5,074,740.73 41% $3,788,533.54 Fund 235 - Human Services Totals REVENUE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 512,450.88 .00 3,982,830.88 4,635,515.12 46% 4,178,077.57 EXPENSE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 582,516.78 .00 3,543,605.27 5,074,740.73 41% 3,788,533.54 Fund 235 - Human Services Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($70,065.90) $0.00 $439,225.61 ($439,225.61) $389,544.03 Grand Totals REVENUE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 512,450.88 .00 3,982,830.88 4,635,515.12 46% 4,178,077.57 EXPENSE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 582,516.78 .00 3,543,605.27 5,074,740.73 41% 3,788,533.54 Grand Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($70,065.90) $0.00 $439,225.61 ($439,225.61) $389,544.03 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 12:11:27 PM Page 1 of 1 Bayfield County Department of Human Services 2026 Updated Budget Monitoring 1 Expenses % of Budget 2026 Budget YTD June % Projected Year End AMSO Allocated Economic Support Section 9.0% 779,885 372,139 48% 781,702 Behavioral Health & Community Section 29.3% 2,525,966 1,035,598 41% 2,548,506 Crisis Line 1.3% 115,000 47,917 42% 115,000 Family Services Section 36.5% 3,147,480 1,100,747 35% 3,150,670 Aging & Disability Section 6.8% 587,305 363,676 62% 587,306 GWAAR Section 11.7% 1,009,137 440,379 44% 1,009,865 ADRC-Bayfield 2.7% 235,043 92,233 39% 235,494 ADRC-North 2.5% 218,530 90,917 42% 218,530 Totals 100% 8,618,346 $ 3,543,606$ 41% 8,647,073 $ Revenues % of Budget 2026 Budget YTD June % Projected Year End ST/FED Revenue: State & Federal Revenue 42.7% 3,678,861 789,388 21% 3,678,861 CLTS TPA 0.0% - - 0% Youth Aids 2.5% 219,144 155,522 71% 219,144 Childcare 0.0% 4,000 1,704 43% 4,000 WHEAP 0.4% 33,204 18,009 54% 33,204 GWAAR 3.2% 271,661 107,614 40% 271,661 EDS 25.4% 2,191,588 867,821 40% 2,191,588 IDP 0.1% 10,000 5,951 60% 10,000 Transfer from Other Funds (IDP) 0.4% 31,000 - 0% 31,000 Other Revenue: AMSO 0.0% 200 231 116% 200 Aging & Disabilities 0.1% 5,000 95 2% 5,000 Behavioral Health & Community 0.7% 58,500 9,341 16% 58,500 Crisis Line 1.3% 115,000 109,659 95% 115,000 Economic Support 0.0% 1,100 112 10% 1,100 Family Services 1.2% 100,800 70,658 70% 100,800 GWAAR 0.9% 80,500 48,675 60% 80,500 County $: 21.1% 1,817,788 1,817,788 100% 1,817,788 Totals 100% 8,618,346$ 4,002,583$ 46% 8,618,346$ Balance 458,977$ (28,727) $ K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 Agency Management Support & Overhead 2 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Grand Total 891,085 387,108 43% 850,372 ALLOCATION Section FTE % ES 7.00 20% 173,846 79,980 20% 173,846 FS 9.50 26% 235,934 96,166 25% 235,934 BHP 7.80 22% 193,714 80,293 23% 193,714 A & D 2.41 7% 59,853 25,365 7% 59,853 GWAAR 6.01 17% 149,259 69,945 16% 149,259 ADRC-B 1.66 5% 41,226 18,599 5% 41,226 ADRC-N 1.50 4% 37,253 16,761 4% 37,253 Totals 35.88 100% 891,085 387,108$ 43% 850,372 Economic Support Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 345,115 166,955 48% 345,115 ABAWD/FSET Provided Total 179,355 87,338 49% 179,355 NIMC Reserves Provided Total - 1,817 1,817 RMS Provided Total 61,622 29,266 47% 61,622 AMSO ALLOCATION 173,846 79,980 46% 173,846 Purchased Services: Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 1,900 356 19% 1,900 CC 5,127 2,614 51% 5,127 Interim Assistance Program 10,000 2,400 24% 10,000 IM 1,840 1,315 71% 1,840 Random Moment Time Studies - - 0% - WHEAP 1,080 99 9% 1,080 Purchased Total 19,947 6,784 34% 19,947 Grand Total 779,885 372,139 48% 781,702 YTD June YTD June K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 Family Services 3 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 654,952 271,712 41% 654,952 CCOP Provided Total 1,500 2,032 135% 2,032 CLTS Provided Total 335,597 135,641 40% 335,597 CST Provided Total 60,000 2,706 5% 60,000 Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset - (162) (162) AMSO ALLOCATION 235,934 96,166 41% 235,934 Purchased Services: Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 61,600 15,146 25% 61,600 FS Institutional - - Birth to Three 60,000 24,916 42% 60,000 CCOP 29,625 3,278 11% 29,625 CHIPS 5,000 - 0% 5,000 Children's Waivers-CLTS 679,400 26,406 4% 679,400 CLTS Pass-Thru - 154 154 Community Intervention - 16 16 Domestic Violence Services 15,000 7,500 50% 15,000 Juvenile Corrections Placements 100,000 - 0% 100,000 Kinship Care 51,000 15,627 31% 51,000 Safe & Stable Families 13,500 1,444 11% 13,500 Substitute Care 836,624 494,761 59% 836,624 TPR, Legal Fees - 2,650 2,650 Youth Aids-AODA 7,748 - 7,748 Purchased Total 1,859,497 592,651 32% 1,862,317 - Grand Total 3,147,480 1,100,747 35% 3,150,670 YTD June K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 Behavioral Health & Community 4 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: BHP Provided Total 131,922 105,315 80% 131,922 CCS Provided Total 642,125 216,601 34% 642,125 CSP Provided Total 6,479 - 0% 6,479 Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset 29,500 (21,743) -74% 29,500 AMSO ALLOCATION 193,714 80,293 41% 193,714 Purchased Services: BHP Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 25,200 8,813 35% 25,200 CCS Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 56,400 66,551 118% 66,551 MH Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 7,200 1,126 16% 7,200 AODA Direct Services 52,899 10,970 21% 52,899 CCS Shared costs (Ashland Co.) 160,000 45,039 28% 160,000 CCS Direct Services 691,300 360,143 52% 691,300 CSP Direct Services 170,000 71,651 42% 170,000 Community Mental Health 2,000 14,389 719% 14,389 IDP 10,000 3,275 33% 10,000 BYRNE Crisis Intervention 33,173 13,895 42% 33,173 MH Direct Services 122,700 59,380 48% 122,700 MH Institutional 184,000 (7,453) -4% 184,000 MH Block Grant 7,354 7,354 100% 7,354 Purchased Total 1,522,226 655,133 43% 1,544,766 - Grand Total 2,525,966 1,035,598 41% 2,548,506 YTD June Crisis Line 5 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Purchased Services: Telephone 115,000 47,917 42% 115,000 Purchased Total 115,000 47,917 42% 115,000 Grand Total 115,000 47,917 42% 115,000 YTD June K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 Aging & Disabilities 6 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 220,677 109,841 50% 220,677 Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset 66,000 14,268 22% 66,000 AMSO ALLOCATION 59,853 25,365 42% 59,853 Purchased Services: Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 44,550 32,972 74% 44,550 Alzheimer Family Support 11,459 1,317 11% 11,459 Family Care Allocation Payback 179,266 179,267 100% 179,267 Supportive Home Care 5,500 646 12% 5,500 Purchased Total 240,775 214,202 89% 240,776 Grand Total 587,305 363,676 62% 587,306 YTD June K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 GWAAR 7 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 379,851 192,233 51% 379,851 Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset (8,000) - 0% (8,000) AMSO ALLOCATION 149,259 69,945 47% 149,259 Purchased Services: Supplies, Mileage, etc. 5,200 1,528 29% 5,200 Congregate Meals 84,450 31,094 37% 84,450 DOT 95,767 26,406 28% 95,767 DOT Trust 31,000 - 0% 31,000 Elder Abuse 10,890 225 2% 10,890 EFSNB 1,300 - 0% 1,300 Family Caregiver 17,240 2,774 16% 17,240 Home Chore 2,000 - 0% 2,000 Home Delivered Meals 236,300 114,946 49% 236,300 HDM-Carry-Out 500 1,228 246% 1,228 Preventative Health Services 3,380 - 0% 3,380 Purchased Total 488,027 178,201 37% 488,755 Grand Total 1,009,137 440,379 44% 1,009,865 YTD June K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 ADRC-Bayfield 8 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 183,867 70,644 38% 183,867 AMSO ALLOCATION 41,226 18,599 45% 41,226 Purchased Services: Meals 200 - 0% 200 Office Supplies 1,000 - 0% 1,000 Other Supplies and Expenses 1,500 - 0% 1,500 Postage 500 - 0% 500 Printing 300 549 183% 549 Publication/Dues/Subscriptions 300 110 37% 300 Telephone 250 452 181% 452 Training 500 75 15% 500 Travel 5,400 1,804 33% 5,400 Purchased Total 9,950 2,990 30% 10,401 Grand Total 235,043 92,233 39% 235,494 YTD June K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 ADRC-North 9 Cost Category 2026 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 178,477 72,962 41% 178,477 Salary & Fringe Offset/Fiscal Agent - - - AMSO ALLOCATION 37,253 16,761 45% 37,253 Purchased Services: Board 100 81 81% 100 Printing 100 14 14% 100 Publications, Dues, Subscriptions 100 - 0% 100 Training 200 - 0% 200 Travel 2,300 1,099 48% 2,300 Purchased Total 2,800 1,194 43% 2,800 Grand Total 218,530 90,917 42% 218,530 YTD June K:\Budget\2026\06 Budget Monitoring June 7/27/2026 DATE PURPOSE LOCATION STAFF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TRAINING AND MEETINGS *Indicates Overnight Travel DHS Board 10/23/25 9/22/2025 9/23/2025 APS 4th Tribal Roundtable Black River Falls Brynna, Alex 9/28/2025 9/29/2025 WINGS Summit Steven's Point Michele R. 10/16/2025 10/17/2025 MH and Substance Abuse Conference WI Dells Chris B. DHS Board 12/2/25 11/10/2025 11/11/2025 Home Visiting Foundation Madison Sophia H. DHS Board 4/23/26 4/20/2026 4/21/2026 WATCP Conference Wisconsin Dells Tom C. 4/23/2026 4/24/2026 WCHSA Spring Conference Wisconsin Dells Tom C. 4/28/2026 5/1/2026 WCWPDS Youth Services Conference Wisconsin Dells Becky B. DHS Board 5/28/26 5/6/2026 5/8/2026 Minnesota Suicide Prevention Conference Duluth, MN Steph T. & Molly R. 5/12/2026 5/13/2026 Circle of Life Conference Stevens Point Sierra P. 6/16/2026 6/18/2026 WABS Conference Green Bay Marianne J. DHS BOARD 8/4/26 6/23/2026 6/24/2026 Financial Managers Orientation Wausau Heather G. 7/15/2026 7/16/2026 DCF Motivational Interviewing Summit Wisconsin Dells Hayley W., Ivy R. 8/4/2026 8/6/2026 WI Substance Abuse Summit Green Bay Chris B., Vanessa S., Steph 8/16/2026 8/17/2026 WJCIA Carey Guides & BITS Wausau Elaina M., Becky B., Ness P. K:General/training log for DHS Board 87 7/27/2026 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services REVENUE Department 50 - Human Services Taxes Property General Property Taxes 41110 General Property Taxes 1,817,788.00 General Property Taxes Totals $1,817,788.00 Property Totals $1,817,788.00 Taxes Totals $1,817,788.00 Intergovmt Revenues State grants Human Services 43560-101 DHFS State & Fed Revenue 2,185,033.00 43560-102 Youth Aids 309,662.00 43560-107 EDS 6,700.00 43560-119 WIMCR 225,000.00 43560-131 Child Welfare 609,950.00 Human Services Totals $3,336,345.00 State grants Totals $3,336,345.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $3,336,345.00 Public Charges for Services Human Services 46650 AMSO 200.00 Human Services Totals $200.00 Public Charges for Services Totals $200.00 Other Finance Sources Trans fr Other Funds Transfer from General Fund 49201 Transfer from Other Funds 45,800.00 Transfer from General Fund Totals $45,800.00 Trans fr Other Funds Totals $45,800.00 Other Finance Sources Totals $45,800.00 Department 50 - Human Services Totals $5,200,133.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 1 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services REVENUE Department 53 - Family Services Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 46160-000- 014 Youth A 100.00 Human Services Totals $100.00 Federal Grants Totals $100.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $100.00 Public Charges for Services Human Services 46160 Youth Aids 4,000.00 46323-000- 909 SubCare CCI/GH/FC Foster Care 47,500.00 46561-000- 014 Base 500.00 46602 Safe and Stable 100.00 46609-000- 145 CLTS 200.00 Human Services Totals $52,300.00 Public Charges for Services Totals $52,300.00 Misc Revenues Interest income 48328 CCOP Reserve Interest 40.00 Interest income Totals $40.00 Misc Revenues Totals $40.00 Department 53 - Family Services Totals $52,440.00 Department 54 - Economic Support Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 43560-134 ABAWD/FSET 252,035.00 43560-161 RMS 102,930.00 Human Services Totals $354,965.00 Federal Grants Totals $354,965.00 State grants Human Services 43560-103 Child Care 4,000.00 43560-104 IM 353,097.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 2 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services REVENUE Department 54 - Economic Support Intergovmt Revenues State grants Human Services 43560-105 WHEAP 20,000.00 Human Services Totals $377,097.00 State grants Totals $377,097.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $732,062.00 Public Charges for Services Human Services 46420 Interim Assistance Repayments 300.00 46904 Child Care Certification 100.00 Human Services Totals $400.00 Public Charges for Services Totals $400.00 Department 54 - Economic Support Totals $732,462.00 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 43560-657- 107 SHC 100.00 Human Services Totals $100.00 Federal Grants Totals $100.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $100.00 Public Charges for Services Human Services 46561 Base Revenue 100.00 Human Services Totals $100.00 Public Charges for Services Totals $100.00 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities Totals $200.00 Department 56 - GWAAR Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 43560-661- 106 Chore 33,642.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 3 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services REVENUE Department 56 - GWAAR Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 43560-662- 106 Cong 85,006.00 43560-663- 106 Senior 5,859.00 43560-664- 106 Home 36,398.00 43560-665- 106 Health 2,767.00 43560-666- 106 Family 12,083.00 43560-667- 106 DOT 79,889.00 43560-668- 106 NSIP 4,203.00 Human Services Totals $259,847.00 Federal Grants Totals $259,847.00 State grants Human Services 43560-120 Elder Abuse 12,083.00 Human Services Totals $12,083.00 State grants Totals $12,083.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $271,930.00 Public Charges for Services Human Services 46618 Elder Abuse 100.00 46663 Cong Meals 30,000.00 46664 DOT GWAAR Copay 2,000.00 46666 Home Del Meal 35,000.00 46666-000- 975 Home Delivered 10,000.00 46667 Health GWAAR 2,000.00 46671 Elder Awareness Donations 100.00 Human Services Totals $79,200.00 Public Charges for Services Totals $79,200.00 Misc Revenues Interest income 48100 DOT Interest 1,000.00 Interest income Totals $1,000.00 Misc Revenues Totals $1,000.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 4 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services REVENUE Department 56 - GWAAR Totals $352,130.00 Department 57 - DHS BHP Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 43560-642- 107 Crisis 180,000.00 43560-643- 107 Mental 100.00 43560-650- 107 AODA 1,000.00 43560-682- 107 CCS 2,267,049.00 43560-683- 107 CSP 106,389.00 43560-948- 107 Winnebago 200,000.00 Human Services Totals $2,754,538.00 Federal Grants Totals $2,754,538.00 State grants Human Services 43560-109 IDP 12,000.00 Human Services Totals $12,000.00 State grants Totals $12,000.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $2,766,538.00 Public Charges for Services Human Services 46313 Crisis Line 115,000.00 46606-000- 975 CPS 45,000.00 46610 AODA Revenues 5,900.00 46611 Mental Health 1,000.00 Human Services Totals $166,900.00 Public Charges for Services Totals $166,900.00 Department 57 - DHS BHP Totals $2,933,438.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 5 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services REVENUE Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 43560-000- 090 ADRC 190,104.00 Human Services Totals $190,104.00 Federal Grants Totals $190,104.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $190,104.00 Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co Totals $190,104.00 Department 59 - ADRC-North Intergovmt Revenues Federal Grants Human Services 43560-000- 013 ADRC-N 56,000.00 Human Services Totals $56,000.00 Federal Grants Totals $56,000.00 Intergovmt Revenues Totals $56,000.00 Department 59 - ADRC-North Totals $56,000.00 REVENUE TOTALS $9,516,907.00 EXPENSE Department 52 - AMSO State Account 54510 - AMSO Personal Services 50121 Full Time 512,350.00 50140 Per Diem 6,750.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 39,145.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 37,145.00 50154 Health Insurance 226,813.00 50155 Life Insurance 141.00 Personal Services Totals $822,344.00 Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 2,000.00 50225 Telephone 12,000.00 50240 Repair & Maintenance 1,000.00 50290 Contractual Services 15,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $30,000.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 6,000.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 6 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 52 - AMSO State Account 54510 - AMSO Supplies and Expense 50311 Postage 7,000.00 50313 Printing & Duplication 2,000.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 2,000.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 750.00 50325-011 Reg, Fees, Tuit Board 250.00 50332 Mileage 1,000.00 50332-011 Mileage-Board 2,000.00 50335 Meals 500.00 50335-011 Meals Board 100.00 50336 Lodging 600.00 50336-011 Lodging, Board 100.00 50390 Other Supplies and Expense 1,000.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $23,300.00 Capital Outlay 50815 Non-Depreciated Asset 5,000.00 Capital Outlay Totals $5,000.00 State Account 54510 - AMSO Totals $880,644.00 Department 52 - AMSO Totals $880,644.00 Department 53 - Family Services State Account 54328 - C.O.P. Personal Services 50140-308 CCOP Board 500.00 Personal Services Totals $500.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-307 Direct Serv, Childrens 38,420.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $38,420.00 Cost Allocations 50601-307 DHS Assess, Childrens 1,000.00 50602-307 DHS Plan, Childrens 500.00 Cost Allocations Totals $1,500.00 State Account 54328 - C.O.P. Totals $40,420.00 State Account 54339 - CLTS Personal Services 50121 Full Time 268,353.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 20,530.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 19,456.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 7 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 53 - Family Services State Account 54339 - CLTS Personal Services 50154 Health Insurance 57,453.00 50155 Life Insurance 26.00 Personal Services Totals $365,818.00 Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 1,000.00 50225 Telephone 2,400.00 50299 Special Contract. Services 100,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $103,400.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 500.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 2,000.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 2,000.00 50332 Mileage 4,500.00 50335 Meals 200.00 50336 Lodging 1,000.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $10,200.00 Debt Service 50602 Plan 22,000.00 50604-605 Remote 500.00 Debt Service Totals $22,500.00 Capital Outlay 50810 Capital Equipment 5,500.00 Capital Outlay Totals $5,500.00 Cost Allocations 50601 Assess 30,000.00 50604 DHS Case Management 600,000.00 Cost Allocations Totals $630,000.00 State Account 54339 - CLTS Totals $1,137,418.00 State Account 54353 - CHIPS Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 10,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $10,000.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 8 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 53 - Family Services State Account 54353 - CHIPS Supplies and Expense 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 220.00 50335 Meals 80.00 50336 Lodging 600.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $900.00 State Account 54353 - CHIPS Totals $10,900.00 State Account 54520 - Family Services Personal Services 50121 Full Time 398,846.00 50122 Part Time 26,266.00 50136 On Call Pay 23,250.00 50140 Per Diem 16,066.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 35,529.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 30,602.00 50154 Health Insurance 170,360.00 50155 Life Insurance 76.00 Personal Services Totals $700,995.00 Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 7,500.00 50225 Telephone 5,000.00 50290 Contractual Services 7,000.00 50299 Special Contract. Services 1,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $20,500.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50290-014 Contractual Secure Det 30,000.00 50290-029 Contrctual Collection 100.00 50299-324 Direct Serv DOJ Fingerprint 800.00 50299-906 Direct Serv Foster Parent Perf 1,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $31,900.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 2,000.00 50313 Printing & Duplication 100.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 1,000.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 3,000.00 50332 Mileage 20,000.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 9 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 53 - Family Services State Account 54520 - Family Services Supplies and Expense 50332-011 Mileage-Board 200.00 50335 Meals 500.00 50336 Lodging 2,000.00 50390 Other Supplies and Expense 100.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $28,900.00 State Account 54520 - Family Services Totals $782,295.00 State Account 54539 - Foster Parent Grant Contractual Services 50299-338 FP Retention I 5,232.00 Contractual Services Totals $5,232.00 State Account 54539 - Foster Parent Grant Totals $5,232.00 State Account 54550 - Birth to Three Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 60,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $60,000.00 State Account 54550 - Birth to Three Totals $60,000.00 State Account 54553 - Coordinated Services Team Personal Services 50121 Full Time 52,242.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 3,997.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 3,761.00 Personal Services Totals $60,000.00 State Account 54553 - Coordinated Services Team Totals $60,000.00 State Account 54554 - Domestic Violence Services Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 15,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $15,000.00 State Account 54554 - Domestic Violence Services Totals $15,000.00 State Account 54559 - Kinship Care Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 35,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $35,000.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:36 PM Page 10 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 53 - Family Services State Account 54559 - Kinship Care Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-603 Direct Service, Assessment 1,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $1,000.00 State Account 54559 - Kinship Care Totals $36,000.00 State Account 54560 - Safe & Stable Family Personal Services 50198-457 Sal&Fringe Offset Family Pr 1,000.00 50198-460 Sal & Fringe Offset Families First 7,500.00 50198-946 Sal&Fringe Reunification 13,500.00 50198-949 Salary&Fringe Offset, Family Su 1,500.00 Personal Services Totals $23,500.00 Contractual Services 50299-460 Direct Serv, Families First 2,500.00 Contractual Services Totals $2,500.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-909 Direct Serv Foster Care 500.00 50299-949 Direct Serv Family Support 4,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $4,500.00 State Account 54560 - Safe & Stable Family Totals $30,500.00 State Account 54561 - Youth Aids Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 1,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $1,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-014 Direct Serv Secure Detention 10,000.00 50299-851 Direct Serv Aftercare 2,500.00 50299-907 Direct Serv Foster Care Treatment 5,000.00 50299-909 Direct Serv Foster Care 10,000.00 50299-910 Direct Serv Group Home 150,000.00 50299-911 Direct Serv Juvenile Correction 122,000.00 50299-912 Direct Serv RCC 150,000.00 50299-913 Direct Serv RCC Tuition 5,000.00 50299-927 Direct Serv Child Place Agcy Adm 4,097.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $458,597.00 State Account 54561 - Youth Aids Totals $459,597.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 11 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 53 - Family Services State Account 54562 - Youth Aids-AODA Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-927 Direct Serv Child Place Agcy Adm 1,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $1,000.00 Supplies and Expense 50332 Mileage 2,500.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $2,500.00 State Account 54562 - Youth Aids-AODA Totals $3,500.00 State Account 54564 - Non Youth Aide Sub Care Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-620 Direct Serv Respite 1,500.00 50299-907 Direct Serv Foster Care Treatment 5,000.00 50299-909 Direct Serv Foster Care 350,000.00 50299-910 Direct Serv Group Home 30,000.00 50299-912 Direct Serv RCC 100,000.00 50299-927 Direct Serv Child Place Agcy Adm 1,500.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $488,000.00 State Account 54564 - Non Youth Aide Sub Care Totals $488,000.00 State Account 54578 - FS TSSF Contractual Services 50212-212 Legal Fees Parents-Child 2,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $2,000.00 State Account 54578 - FS TSSF Totals $2,000.00 Department 53 - Family Services Totals $3,130,862.00 Department 54 - Economic Support State Account 54410 - Economic Support Personal Services 50121 Full Time 291,407.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 22,293.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 21,127.00 50154 Health Insurance 64,135.00 50155 Life Insurance 111.00 Personal Services Totals $399,073.00 Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 500.00 50225 Telephone 150.00 Contractual Services Totals $650.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 12 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 54 - Economic Support State Account 54410 - Economic Support Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 500.00 50313 Printing & Duplication 300.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 50.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 600.00 50332 Mileage 500.00 50335 Meals 100.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $2,050.00 State Account 54410 - Economic Support Totals $401,773.00 State Account 54415 - WHEAP Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 200.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 150.00 50332 Mileage 500.00 50335 Meals 70.00 50336 Lodging 360.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $1,280.00 State Account 54415 - WHEAP Totals $1,280.00 State Account 54419 - IM Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-305 Direct Serv Fraud 700.00 50299-523 Direct Serv Citizenship/Verification 120.00 50299-525 Direct Serv Testing Fees 1,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $1,820.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 300.00 50332 Mileage 150.00 50335 Meals 100.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $550.00 State Account 54419 - IM Totals $2,370.00 State Account 54420 - Interim Assistance Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-018 Direct Serv Non Medical 10,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $10,000.00 State Account 54420 - Interim Assistance Totals $10,000.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 13 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 54 - Economic Support State Account 54423 - Child Care Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 4,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $4,000.00 State Account 54423 - Child Care Totals $4,000.00 State Account 54426 - ABAWD/FSET Personal Services 50121 Full Time 128,872.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 9,859.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 9,343.00 50154 Health Insurance 35,408.00 50155 Life Insurance 16.00 Personal Services Totals $183,498.00 State Account 54426 - ABAWD/FSET Totals $183,498.00 State Account 54430 - Random Moment Sampling Personal Services 50121 Full Time 58,790.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 4,497.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 4,262.00 50155 Life Insurance 10.00 Personal Services Totals $67,559.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 100.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $100.00 State Account 54430 - Random Moment Sampling Totals $67,659.00 Department 54 - Economic Support Totals $670,580.00 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities State Account 50561 - A&D Base, Case Management Offset Cost Allocations 50604 DHS Case Management 66,000.00 Cost Allocations Totals $66,000.00 State Account 50561 - A&D Base, Case Management Offset Totals $66,000.00 State Account 54320 - A&D Personal Services 50121 Full Time 171,116.00 50123 Temporary Employee 8,300.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 14 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities State Account 54320 - A&D Personal Services 50140 Per Diem 1,700.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 13,220.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 11,805.00 50154 Health Insurance 40,785.00 50155 Life Insurance 91.00 50198 Admin Offset (16,297.00) Personal Services Totals $230,720.00 Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 50,000.00 50225 Telephone 600.00 Contractual Services Totals $50,600.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-566 Direct Serv FC Payback 179,266.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $179,266.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 400.00 50311 Postage 50.00 50313 Printing & Duplication 1,200.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 300.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 1,000.00 50332 Mileage 6,200.00 50332-011 Mileage-Board 100.00 50335 Meals 200.00 50336 Lodging 500.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $9,950.00 State Account 54320 - A&D Totals $470,536.00 State Account 54323 - Alzheimer Family Support Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 9,959.00 Contractual Services Totals $9,959.00 Cost Allocations 50604 DHS Case Management 1,500.00 Cost Allocations Totals $1,500.00 State Account 54323 - Alzheimer Family Support Totals $11,459.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 15 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities State Account 54332 - Supportive Home Care Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 5,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $5,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-332 Direct Serv. Miles 500.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $500.00 State Account 54332 - Supportive Home Care Totals $5,500.00 State Account 56568 - Adult Protective Services Personal Services 50198 Admin Offset 16,297.00 Personal Services Totals $16,297.00 Contractual Services 50290 Contractual Services 20,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $20,000.00 State Account 56568 - Adult Protective Services Totals $36,297.00 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities Totals $589,792.00 Department 56 - GWAAR State Account 54609 - DOT Trust Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 45,800.00 Contractual Services Totals $45,800.00 State Account 54609 - DOT Trust Totals $45,800.00 State Account 54610 - GWAAR Personal Services 50121 Full Time 188,735.00 50122 Part Time 102,692.00 50140 Per Diem 1,625.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 22,418.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 15,261.00 50154 Health Insurance 67,302.00 50155 Life Insurance 55.00 Personal Services Totals $398,088.00 Contractual Services 50225 Telephone 300.00 50299 Special Contract. Services 200.00 Contractual Services Totals $500.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 16 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 56 - GWAAR State Account 54610 - GWAAR Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 200.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 500.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 800.00 50332 Mileage 2,000.00 50332-011 Mileage-Board 500.00 50335 Meals 200.00 50336 Lodging 500.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $4,700.00 State Account 54610 - GWAAR Totals $403,288.00 State Account 54612 - Congregate Meals Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-977 Direct Serv Meals 80,000.00 50299-985 Direct Serv Meal Supplies 3,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $83,000.00 Supplies and Expense 50313-972 Printing & Dupl, Nutritional Education 500.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $500.00 State Account 54612 - Congregate Meals Totals $83,500.00 State Account 54613 - D.O.T. Contractual Services 50290 Contractual Services 67,567.00 50299 Special Contract. Services 20,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $87,567.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50290-512 Contractual Client Transportation 1,000.00 50299-975 Direct Serv Contract Services 15,000.00 50299-980 Direct Serv Volunteer Driver Mileage 10,800.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $26,800.00 Supplies and Expense 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 200.00 50335 Meals 200.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $400.00 State Account 54613 - D.O.T. Totals $114,767.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 17 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 56 - GWAAR State Account 54614 - Family Caregiver Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-618 Direct Serv Counseling & Training 500.00 50299-620 Direct Serv Respite 18,230.00 50299-624 Direct Serv Public Information 3,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $21,730.00 Cost Allocations 50604 DHS Case Management 3,000.00 Cost Allocations Totals $3,000.00 State Account 54614 - Family Caregiver Totals $24,730.00 State Account 54615 - Home Delivered Meals Contractual Services-Itemized 50225-986 Van Equip/Cell Phone 1,000.00 50299-150 Direct Service, Carry-Out Meals 2,000.00 50299-977 Direct Serv Meals 170,000.00 50299-978 Direct Serv Mileage 8,000.00 50299-985 Direct Serv Meal Supplies 15,000.00 50299-986 Direct Serv Van Equip/Cell Phone 200.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $196,200.00 Supplies and Expense 50313-972 Printing & Dupl, Nutritional Education 500.00 50332 Mileage 45,000.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $45,500.00 State Account 54615 - Home Delivered Meals Totals $241,700.00 State Account 54616 - Preventative Health Services Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-975 Direct Serv Contract Services 300.00 50299-976 Direct Serv Other 400.00 50299-981 Volunteer Recognition 400.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $1,100.00 Supplies and Expense 50332 Mileage 500.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $500.00 State Account 54616 - Preventative Health Services Totals $1,600.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 18 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 56 - GWAAR State Account 54617 - Home Chore Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-975 Direct Serv Contract Services 2,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $2,000.00 State Account 54617 - Home Chore Totals $2,000.00 State Account 54618 - Elder Abuse Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 7,890.00 Contractual Services Totals $7,890.00 Cost Allocations 50604 DHS Case Management 3,000.00 Cost Allocations Totals $3,000.00 State Account 54618 - Elder Abuse Totals $10,890.00 State Account 54677 - EFSNB Grant Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 1,300.00 Contractual Services Totals $1,300.00 State Account 54677 - EFSNB Grant Totals $1,300.00 State Account 56561 - Base Cost Allocations 50604 DHS Case Management (8,000.00) Cost Allocations Totals ($8,000.00) State Account 56561 - Base Totals ($8,000.00) Department 56 - GWAAR Totals $921,575.00 Department 57 - DHS BHP State Account 54309 - Behavioral Health & Community Personal Services 50121 Full Time 97,754.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 7,479.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 7,087.00 50154 Health Insurance 53,112.00 50155 Life Insurance 30.00 Personal Services Totals $165,462.00 Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 28,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $28,000.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 19 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 57 - DHS BHP State Account 54309 - Behavioral Health & Community Supplies and Expense 50332-011 Mileage-Board 200.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $200.00 State Account 54309 - Behavioral Health & Community Totals $193,662.00 State Account 54310 - Mental Health Personal Services 50198-944 Sal & Fring Offset MH Blk Grt 7,354.00 50198-969 Offset, Community MH 44,750.00 Personal Services Totals $52,104.00 Contractual Services 50225-146 Crisis Line 115,000.00 50290-450 Services Administration 5,000.00 50299-932 Direct Serv MH Intake Assessment 70,000.00 50299-939 Direct Serv MH Institution 134,000.00 50299-940 Direct Serv NH Medications 200.00 50299-941 Direct Serv Med Mgmt 200.00 50299-942 Direct Serv MH Adult Family Home 2,000.00 50299-969 Direct Serv Community MH 2,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $328,400.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-938 Direct Serv MH Inpatient 75,000.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $75,000.00 Supplies and Expense 50332 Mileage 2,500.00 50335 Meals 100.00 50336 Lodging 100.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $2,700.00 Cost Allocations 50604 DHS Case Management 10,000.00 Cost Allocations Totals $10,000.00 State Account 54310 - Mental Health Totals $468,204.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 20 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 57 - DHS BHP State Account 54311 - Comprehensive Community Support Personal Services 50121 Full Time 503,213.00 50122 Part Time 21,753.00 50140 Per Diem 825.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 40,223.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 38,060.00 50154 Health Insurance 186,648.00 50155 Life Insurance 83.00 Personal Services Totals $790,805.00 Contractual Services 50212 Legal Fees 3,000.00 50225 Telephone 4,000.00 50290-450 Services Administration 1,100.00 50298 BHP CCS Shared Services 190,000.00 50299-870 Direct Serv Rehab Work 20,000.00 50299-871 Direct Serv PHD-Ind 35,000.00 50299-872 Direct Serv PHD-Grp 1,000.00 50299-873 Direct Serv MA-Ind 615,000.00 50299-874 Direct Serv MA-Grp 10,000.00 50299-876 Direct Serv. RN-Grp 300.00 50299-877 Direct Serv Assoc Ind 15,000.00 50299-878 Direct Serv Assoc-Grp 2,000.00 50299-879 Direct Serv BA-Ind 245,000.00 50299-881 Direct Serv Qtt-Ind 2,000.00 50299-882 Direct Serv QTT-Grp 500.00 50299-883 Direct Serv Peer Support 25,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $1,168,900.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 500.00 50311 Postage 200.00 50313 Printing & Duplication 500.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 40,000.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 3,500.00 50332 Mileage 20,000.00 50332-011 Mileage-Board 500.00 50335 Meals 200.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 21 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 57 - DHS BHP State Account 54311 - Comprehensive Community Support Supplies and Expense 50336 Lodging 1,000.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $66,400.00 State Account 54311 - Comprehensive Community Support Totals $2,026,105.00 State Account 54312 - Community Support Program (CSP) Personal Services 50121 Full Time 4,516.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 346.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 327.00 50154 Health Insurance 2,125.00 50155 Life Insurance 1.00 Personal Services Totals $7,315.00 Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 168,000.00 50299-965 Direct Serv CSP Third Party Vendors 2,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $170,000.00 State Account 54312 - Community Support Program (CSP) Totals $177,315.00 State Account 54315 - AODA Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 2,000.00 50299-548 RSUD 5,900.00 50299-917 Direct Serv Intake Assessment 1,000.00 50299-919 Outpatient Individual 1,000.00 50299-920 Outpatient Group 800.00 50299-923 Inpatient 6,000.00 50299-924 Adult Family Home 100.00 50299-926 Block Grant 20,099.00 50299-928 Medications 400.00 Contractual Services Totals $37,299.00 Contractual Services-Itemized 50299-052 Direct Serv Prevention 3,500.00 Contractual Services-Itemized Totals $3,500.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 22 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 57 - DHS BHP State Account 54315 - AODA Cost Allocations 50299-051 Women/Child Services 4,000.00 50604 DHS Case Management 1,000.00 Cost Allocations Totals $5,000.00 State Account 54315 - AODA Totals $45,799.00 State Account 54540 - IDP Contractual Services 50299 Special Contract. Services 12,000.00 Contractual Services Totals $12,000.00 State Account 54540 - IDP Totals $12,000.00 Department 57 - DHS BHP Totals $2,923,085.00 Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co State Account 54581 - ADRC-Bayfield Co Personal Services 50121 Full Time 132,778.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 10,158.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 9,626.00 50154 Health Insurance 44,815.00 50155 Life Insurance 56.00 Personal Services Totals $197,433.00 Contractual Services 50225 Telephone 1,100.00 Contractual Services Totals $1,100.00 Supplies and Expense 50310 Office Supplies 500.00 50311 Postage 250.00 50313 Printing & Duplication 1,000.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 300.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 250.00 50332 Mileage 4,000.00 50335 Meals 200.00 50336 Lodging 400.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 23 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services EXPENSE Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co State Account 54581 - ADRC-Bayfield Co Supplies and Expense 50390 Other Supplies and Expense 1,000.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $7,900.00 State Account 54581 - ADRC-Bayfield Co Totals $206,433.00 Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co Totals $206,433.00 Department 59 - ADRC-North State Account 54590 - ADRC-North Personal Services 50121 Full Time 112,133.00 50151 Fica/Medicare 9,359.00 50152 Co. Share Retirement 8,855.00 50154 Health Insurance 60,548.00 50155 Life Insurance 41.00 Personal Services Totals $190,936.00 Supplies and Expense 50313 Printing & Duplication 100.00 50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 100.00 50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 200.00 50332 Mileage 2,200.00 50332-011 Mileage-Board 100.00 50335 Meals 100.00 50336 Lodging 200.00 Supplies and Expense Totals $3,000.00 State Account 54590 - ADRC-North Totals $193,936.00 Department 59 - ADRC-North Totals $193,936.00 EXPENSE TOTALS $9,516,907.00 Fund 235 - Human Services Totals REVENUE TOTALS $9,516,907.00 EXPENSE TOTALS $9,516,907.00 Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 24 of 25 Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 Account Account Description 2027 Department Fund 235 - Human Services Totals $0.00 Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund EXPENSE Department 52 - AMSO State Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures Capital Outlay 50820-004 CI-DHS Remodel 28,979.00 Capital Outlay Totals $28,979.00 State Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures Totals $28,979.00 Department 52 - AMSO Totals $28,979.00 EXPENSE TOTALS $28,979.00 Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals EXPENSE TOTALS $28,979.00 Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals ($28,979.00) Net Grand Totals REVENUE GRAND TOTALS $9,516,907.00 EXPENSE GRAND TOTALS $9,545,886.00 Net Grand Totals ($28,979.00) Run by Stephanie Eder on 07/27/2026 14:20:37 PM Page 25 of 25 Department of Human Services July 2026 Thomas R. Croteau, Director 117 E. 5th Street, PO Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891-0100 (715) 3 73-6144 www.ba yfieldcounty.wi.gov 2025 Annual Report Photo taken by Christopher O’Dell Bayfield County Department of Human Services 2 | Pa ge Contents Function……………………………………………………………… 3 Main Responsibilities……………………………………………… 3 Organization………………………………………………………… 4 Budget……………………………………………………………….. 4 2025 Budget Monitoring Unaudited Budget………………….. 6 Aging and Disability Services Section…………………………. 14 Behavioral Health and Community Programs Section……… 22 Economic Support Section………………………………………. 30 Family Services Section………………………………………….. 36 Support Services Section………………………………………… 46 FY 2025 Accomplishments……………………………………….. 49 FY 2026 Goals………………………………………………………. 50 Performance Indicators…………………………………………… 51 Organizational Chart………………………………………………. 57 Program Listing by Section……………………………………… 58 Summary……………………………………………………………. 59 Bayfield County Department of Human Services 3 | Pa ge Bayfield County Department of Human Services Annual Report 2025 FUNCTION The mission of the Department of Human Services is to protect and improve the quality of life. The Department’s vision statement is Building on a foundation of motivated and dedicated staff, providers, and adequate resources, the Department of Human Services will promote integrated services that are valued. This will be accomplished by partnering with individuals and a responsive and proactive community. What we do WILL make a difference! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES The Department of Human Services is organized into five sections: Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health and Community Programs, Economic Support Services, Family Services, and Support Services. Each section has a distinct mission and specialized responsibilities. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Section is to support independent community living by respecting personal choices. This section provides assessments, services, information, and assistance to older adults and adults with disabilities, while helping residents access community resources and support. The mission of the Behavioral Health and Community Programs Section is that We are a voluntary behavioral health support service system believing in people and their recovery and assisting participants to meet and achieve their needs Above Expectation. The section administers the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program, oversees the Community Support Program (CSP), and provides behavioral health case management services. The mission of the Economic Support Services Section is to assist individuals in achieving economic well-being. This section determines eligibility for a variety of federal, state, and county public assistance programs. The mission of the Family Services Section is to provide a safe and stable environment for identified children and families through empowerment and support. The section provides a broad range of assessments and services to children, families, and vulnerable adults. The mission of the Support Services Section is to provide support services in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. This section provides reception, clerical, and accounting services that support the operations of the entire Department. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 4 | Pa ge ORGANIZATION On November 10, 1998, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the Department of Human Services by consolidating the Departments of Aging, Community Programs, and Social Services. The Department officially began operations on April 1, 1999. The Human Services Board provides primary oversight of the Department. The Board consists of nine members, including five County Board Supervisors and four citizen members. Citizen member applications are reviewed by the County Administrator, and appointments are approved by the County Board Chair. Several advisory committees provide recommendations to the Human Services Board, including the Aging and Disability Advisory Committee, Nutrition Advisory Council, Transportation Coordination Committee (TCC), Family Services and Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, Children's Community Options Program (CCOP) Advisory Committee, regional Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committees, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North (ADRC-N) Governing Board. These advisory committees include a diverse mix of citizens, program participants, family members, advocates, service providers, County Board members, and staff, as required by program regulations. Most committees include at least one County Board member who also serves on the Human Services Board. BUDGET The Department of Human Services' original 2025 authorized budget was $10,246,046. During the year, one budget amendment increased spending authority by $1,708,952, resulting in a total amended budget of $11,954,998. The additional funding reflected increased state support for mental health and substance use treatment services, as well as unanticipated costs associated with mandated services, including children's out-of-home placements, emergency detentions, and placements in state mental health institutions. The Department expects to end 2025 with a balanced budget without requiring additional county levy funds or accessing the Department's Risk Reserve. As the Department anticipated a potential shortfall during the year, authority to access up to $573,947 from the Risk Reserve was included in the budget amendment approved in October 2025. Based on current projections, those funds will not be needed. Preliminary Human Services budget reports are attached and presented in the format used by the Department, County, and State for financial monitoring during 2025. Final financial results remain subject to state program reconciliations and adjustments resulting from the State and County single audit processes. As in prior years, the Department will be well into the 2027 budget development process before the 2025 financial statements are finalized. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 5 | Pa ge Bayfield County DHS Percentage 2025 Budget $48,425,302 $11,954,998 24.69% 2025 Levy $14,318,497 $1,817,788 12.70% 2025 Budget Summary Budget Program Source $7,818,450 Purchased Services State, Federal & County $3,286,176 Provided Services State, Federal & County $850,372 Support & Overhead State, Federal & County $11,954,998 2025 Public Assistance Benefits Paid Directly $37,552,161 Medicaid State & Federal $ 2,429,498 Foodshare State & Federal $ 507,015 WHEAP Grants Federal $ 82,619 WHEAP Crisis Assistance Federal $ 127,529 Childcare State & Federal $40,698,822 Total* *Does not appear in the county books. H owever, these dollars represent funds that are introduced into the local economy. The depar tment is audited, and quality control is tested on the eligibility determinations of these programs. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 6 | Pa ge Bayfield County Department of Human Services 2025 Budget Monitoring Unaudited Budget County Levy, $1,817,778, 15% All Other Revenue Sources, $10,137,220, 85% 2025 DHS BUDGET - COUNTY COSTS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 7 | Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services 2025 YTD Projected Year Revenues % of Budget Budget Final % End ST/FED Revenue: State & Federa l Revenue 3 1 . 8% 3,800,082 3,395,935 89% 3,360,1 78 CLTSTPA 20.9% 2 500 000 � 0% � WI MCR 0.0% � 232,776 232.776 Youth Ai ds 1 . 5% 1 77.1 46 253 382 1 43% 253,382 Chi l dcare 0.0% 500 4 086 8 1 7% 4,086 WHEAP 0.3% 33 624 48.899 1 45% 48,899 GWAAR 2.2% 265 462 3 1 4.404 118 % 3 1 4.404 E DS 1 8. 9% 2 255 600 1 .586.41 3 70% 1 ,947,047 I D P 0 . 1 % 10 000 12 213 1 22% 1 2.21 3 Comm. I ntegrati on Program 0.4% 49 000 21 270 43% 2 1 .245 D o n ati ons for DHS Programs 0 .0% � 1.741 1 .741 Transfer from Other F unds (ID P) 0.3% 3 1 000 5 1 .639 1 67% 5 1.639 Other Revenue: 0.6% 75. 377 � 0% 1 29,047 Transfer from Risk Reserve 4.8% 573,947 � 0% 573,947 Other Revenue: AMSO 0 .0% 200 1 72 86% 172 Aging & D i sabiliti es 0.0% 100 10.161 1 0 1 6 1 % 1 0,161 Behavi oral Health & Community 0.3% 30 000 5 1 .507 1 72% 5 1 . 507 Cri s i s Line 0 . 9% 112.152 112,0 1 9 1 00% 112,0 1 9 Economi c S upport 0.0% 1.100 300 27% 300 Family Servi ces 0.9% 107.100 1 34.491 1 26% 1 34.491 GWAAR 1 . 0% 114.820 87. 021 76% 87,021 County $ : 1 5. 2% 1 , 8 1 7. 788 1,817.788 100% 1 , 8 1 7. 788 Totals 100% $ 11,954, 998 $8,136,217 68% $ 9,164,063 Agency Management Support & Overhead Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % Year End Grand Tota l 850, 372 891 , 738 1 05% 850, 372 ALLOCATION Secti on FTE % ES 7.00 1 9% 165 534 1 79.81 6 20% 1 79.81 6 FS 1 0 . 50 29% 248.301 243 363 27% 248.301 BHP 6.80 1 9% 160 804 1 68.735 1 9% 1 68.735 A&D 2.24 6% 52 971 52 752 6% 52 971 GWAAR 6.26 1 7% 148.035 1 63 904 1 8% 1 63 904 AD RC-B 1 . 66 5% 39 255 44 636 5% 44 636 ADRC-N 1 . 50 4% 35 472 38,532 4% 38,532 Totals 35.96 100% 850,372 $ 891,738 105% 850, 372 7 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services 2025 YTD Projected Year Revenues % of Budget Budget Final % End ST/FED Revenue: State & Federa l Revenue 3 1 . 8% 3,800,082 3,395,935 89% 3,360,1 78 CLTSTPA 20.9% 2 500 000 � 0% � WI MCR 0.0% � 232,776 232.776 Youth Ai ds 1 . 5% 1 77.1 46 253 382 1 43% 253,382 Chi l dcare 0.0% 500 4 086 8 1 7% 4,086 WHEAP 0.3% 33 624 48.899 1 45% 48,899 GWAAR 2.2% 265 462 3 1 4.404 118 % 3 1 4.404 EDS 1 8. 9% 2 255 600 1 .586.41 3 70% 1 ,947,047 I D P 0 . 1 % 10 000 12 213 1 22% 1 2.21 3 Comm. I ntegrati on Program 0.4% 49 000 21 270 43% 2 1 .245 D o n ati ons for DHS Programs 0 .0% � 1.741 1 .741 Transfer from Other F unds (ID P) 0.3% 3 1 000 5 1 .639 1 67% 5 1.639 Other Revenue: 0.6% 75. 377 � 0% 1 29,047 Transfer from Risk Reserve 4.8% 573,947 � 0% 573,947 Other Revenue: AMSO 0 .0% 200 1 72 86% 172 Aging & D i sabiliti es 0.0% 100 10,1 6 1 1 0 1 6 1 % 1 0,1 6 1 Behavi oral Health & Community 0.3% 30 000 5 1 .507 1 72% 5 1 . 507 Cri s i s Line 0 . 9% 112.152 112,0 1 9 1 00% 112,0 1 9 Economi c S upport 0.0% 1.100 300 27% 300 Family Servi ces 0.9% 107 100 1 34.491 1 26% 1 34.491 GWAAR 1 . 0% 114.820 87. 021 76% 87,021 County $ : 1 5. 2% 1 , 8 1 7. 788 1,817.788 100% 1 , 8 1 7. 788 Totals 100% $ 11,954, 998 $8,136,217 68% $ 9,164,063 Agency Management Support & Overhead Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % Year End Grand Tota l 850, 372 891 , 738 1 05% 850, 372 ALLOCATION Secti on FTE % ES 7.00 1 9% 165 534 1 79.81 6 20% 1 79.81 6 FS 1 0 . 50 29% 248.301 243 363 27% 248.301 BHP 6.80 1 9% 160 804 1 68.735 1 9% 1 68.735 A&D 2.24 6% 52 971 52 752 6% 52 971 GWAAR 6.26 1 7% 148.035 1 63 904 1 8% 1 63 904 AD RC-B 1 . 66 5% 39 255 44 636 5% 44 636 ADRC-N 1 . 50 4% 35 472 38,532 4% 38,532 Totals 35.96 100% 850,372 $ 891,738 105% 850, 372 7 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services 8 | Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services Economi c Support Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget YTD Final % Year End Provided Services: P rovi ded Tota l 325, 761 326, 82 1 1 00% 326, 82 1 ABAWD/FSET P rovi ded Tota l 1 66, 965 1 66.545 3 1 00% 1 66, 545 N I M C Reserves Provi d e d Total � 1 , 457 1 , 457 RMS Provi ded Tota l 58, 878 55, 582 94% 55, 582 AMSO ALLOCATION 165 534 1 79.81 6 1 09% 1 79.81 6 Purchased Services: Contracted, suppl i es, trng . , mi l eage, etc 3 .600 1 .3 1 4 37% 1 .3 1 4 CC 5 1 0 5.750 1128% 5.750 I nterim Assi sta nce Program 1 0, 000 7 .995 80% 7 .995 II M 3.530 2.735 77% 2.735 Ra n dom M oment Ti me Stu d i es 250 □ 0% □ WHEAP 4 1 34 1 .209 1 07% 1 .209 Purchased Tota l 1 9 , 024 1 9 , 004 � 1 00% 1 9 , 004 Grand Total 736,162 749, 225 102% 749, 225 8 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services Economi c Support Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget YTD Final % Year End Provided Services: P rovi ded Tota l 325, 761 326, 82 1 1 00% 326, 82 1 ABAWD/FSET P rovi ded Tota l 1 66, 965 1 66.545 3 1 00% 1 66, 545 N I M C Reserves Provi d e d Total � 1 , 457 1 , 457 RMS Provi ded Tota l 58, 878 55, 582 94% 55, 582 AMSO ALLOCATION 165 534 1 79.81 6 1 09% 1 79.81 6 Purchased Services: Contracted, suppl i es, trng . , mi l eage, etc 3 .600 1 .3 1 4 37% 1 .3 1 4 CC 5 1 0 5.750 1128% 5.750 I nterim Assi sta nce Program 1 0, 000 7 .995 80% 7 .995 II M 3.530 2.735 77% 2.735 Ra n dom M oment Ti me Stu d i es 250 □ 0% □ WHEAP 4 1 34 1 .209 1 07% 1 .209 Purchased Tota l 1 9 , 024 1 9 , 004 � 1 00% 1 9 , 004 Grand Total 736,162 749, 225 102% 749, 225 8 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services 9 | Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services Family Servi ces Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: Provi ded Tota l 550, 898 767, 1 99 1 39% 767. 1 99 CCOP Provi d ed Total 1 , 500 7 , 351 490% 7 , 351 C LTS Provi d e d Tota l 409, 388 284, 8 1 7 70% 284, 817 C ST Provi ded Tota l 54, 8 1 6 � 0% 54, 816 Sal a ry & F ri n ge/C ase Mgmt. Offset � ( 827, 073) ( 827, 073) AMSO ALLOCATION 248 301 243.363 98% 243., 363 Purchased Services: Contracted, s uppl i es, trng ., mi l eage, etc 1 95 .450 94.542 48% 94, 542 FS I n stitutio n a l � 62,276 62,276 B irth to Three 80 000 93 .923 117 % 93,923 CCOP 29. 400 � 22.956 78% 22,9 56 CHI PS 5.000 837 1 7 % 837 C LTS TPA 2,500,000 � 0% C h ildren ' s Wa i ve rs-CLTS 650.500 659.747 1 0 1 % 659.747 CLTS P ass-Thru � 2.475 2,475 CST 5. 1 84 � 0% � Communi ty I nte rve nti on 24. 870 24. 1 77 97% 24. 1 77 D o m e stic Vi o l e n ce Servi ces 1 5.000 1 5 .000 1 00% 1 5 , 000 Fo ste r P are nt Grant 8 .600 1 0 .086 117 % 1 0,086 J uve nile Correcti o n s P l acem e nts 281 .000 280 .6 1 0 1 00% 2 80,610 Ki ns h i p Ca re 53 460 48 .034 90% 48,034 Safe & Stabl e Fami l i es 23 .9 6 1 34 .483 1 44% 34,483 Substitute C are 1 ,309, 396 � 1 .284.1 5 1 98% 1 ,284, 1 5 1 TPR, Legal Fees � 4.408 4 ,408 Youth Ai ds-AODA 5.748 2 .627 46% 2,627 Purchased Total 5 , 187, 569 2 , 640, 333 5 1 % 2 , 6 4 0 , 332 Grand Total 6 , 452, 472 3 , 1 15, 991 48% 3 , 170, 805 9 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services Family Servi ces Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: Provi ded Tota l 550, 898 767, 1 99 1 39% 767. 1 99 CCOP Provi d ed Total 1 , 500 7 , 351 490% 7 , 351 C LTS Provi d e d Tota l 409, 388 284, 8 1 7 70% 284, 817 C ST Provi ded Tota l 54, 8 1 6 � 0% 54, 816 Sal a ry & F ri n ge/C ase Mgmt. Offset � ( 827, 073) ( 827, 073) AMSO ALLOCATION 248 301 243.363 98% 243., 363 Purchased Services: Contracted, s uppl i es, trng ., mi l eage, etc 1 95 .450 94.542 48% 94, 542 FS I n stitutio n a l � 62,276 62,276 B irth to Three 80 000 93 .923 117 % 93,923 CCOP 29. 400 � 22.956 78% 22,9 56 CHI PS 5.000 837 1 7 % 837 C LTS TPA 2,500,000 � 0% C h ildren ' s Wa i ve rs-CLTS 650.500 659.747 1 0 1 % 659.747 CLTS P ass-Thru � 2.475 2,475 CST 5. 1 84 � 0% � Communi ty I nte rve nti on 24. 870 24. 1 77 97% 24. 1 77 D o m e stic Vi o l e n ce Servi ces 1 5.000 1 5 .000 1 00% 1 5 , 000 Fo ste r P are nt Grant 8 .600 1 0 .086 117 % 1 0,086 J uve nile Correcti o n s P l acem e nts 281 .000 280 .6 1 0 1 00% 2 80,610 Ki ns h i p Ca re 53 460 48,034 90% 48,034 Safe & Stabl e Fami l i es 23 .9 6 1 34 .483 1 44% 34,483 Substitute C are 1 ,309, 396 � 1 .284.1 5 1 98% 1 ,284, 1 5 1 TPR, Legal Fees � 4.408 4 ,408 Youth Ai ds-AODA 5.748 2 .627 46% 2,627 Purchased Total 5 , 187, 569 2 , 640, 333 5 1 % 2 , 6 4 0 , 332 Grand Total 6 , 452, 472 3 , 1 15, 991 48% 3 , 170, 805 9 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services 10 | Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services Behavioral Health & Community Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: BHP Provi d e d Total 112 , 683 1 34, 589 119 % 1 34, 589 CCS P rovi ded Tota l 597, 736 451 , 4 1 4 76% 451 ,41 4 CSP P rovi ded Tota l 6 , 110 � 0% � Sal a ry & Fringe/C ase Mgmt. Offset 49, 500 (54, 991 ) - 111% (54, 991 ) AMSO ALLOCATION 160.804 168.735 105% 168.735 Purchased Services: BHP C o ntracted , s u ppl i es, trng . , mileage, etc 25, 000 29, 051 1 16% 29, 051 CCS C ontra cted, s uppl i es, trng., mi l eage, etc 53 650 7 1 .348 1 33% 7 1 .348 CSP Contracted, s uppl i es, trng. , mileage, etc � 977 977 AODA Contracte d, s uppl i es, trng., mi l eage, etc � 1 5 1 5 MH C ontracted, s upplie s, trng . , mi l eage, etc 9.000 7.573 84% 7.573 AODA Direct Servi ces 59. 081 49,055 83% 49,055 CCS S ha red costs (Ashla nd Co.) 1 20.000 1 34,893 112 % 1 34,893 CCS Direct Servi ces 682.800 729,605 1 07% 729,605 CSP Direct S e rvi ces 1 67.000 1 65,349 99% 1 65,349 Communi ty Menta l H ealth 36 00 44,966 1 249% 44,966 I DP 5 000 2,247 45% 2,247 BYRNE C ri s i s I nterventi o n 24 096 27. 564 114 % 27. 564 MH Direct S e rvi ce s 115.000 1 75, 699 1 53% 1 75, 699 MH I n stituti o n a l 380 000 4 1 8,820 110 % 4 1 8 , 820 MH Bl ock Grant 7.354 7,354 1 00% 7,354 Purchased Total 1 , 651 , 581 1 , 864, 5 1 5 113 % 1 , 864, 5 1 6 Grand Total 2 , 578, 4 1 4 2 , 564, 262 99% 2 , 564, 263 Crisis Line Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Purchased Services: Tel eph o n e 115.000 115,000 100% 115 . 000 Purchased Total 115 , 000 115 , 000 1 00% 115 , 000 Grand Total 115, 000 115 , 000 [ 100% 115 , 000 10 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services Behavioral Health & Community Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: BHP Provi d e d Total 112 , 683 1 34, 589 119 % 1 34, 589 CCS P rovi ded Tota l 597, 736 451 , 4 1 4 76% 451 ,41 4 CSP P rovi ded Tota l 6 , 110 � 0% � Sal a ry & Fringe/C ase Mgmt. Offset 49, 500 (54, 991 ) - 111% (54, 991 ) AMSO ALLOCATION 160.804 168.735 105% 168.735 Purchased Services: BHP Contracted, s up p l i es, trng . , mi l eage, etc 25, 000 29, 051 1 16% 29, 051 CCS C ontra cted, s uppl i es, trng., mi l eage, etc 53 650 7 1 .348 1 33% 7 1 .348 CSP Contracted, s uppl i es, trng. , mileage, etc � 977 977 AODA Contracte d, s uppl i es, trng., mi l eage, etc � 1 5 1 5 MH C ontracted, s upplie s, trng . , mi l eage, etc 9.000 7.573 84% 7.573 AODA Direct Servi ces 59. 081 49,055 83% 49,055 CCS S ha red costs (Ashla nd Co.) 1 20.000 1 34,893 112 % 1 34,893 CCS Direct Servi ces 682.800 729,605 1 07% 729,605 CSP Direct S e rvi ces 1 67.000 1 65,349 99% 1 65,349 Communi ty Menta l H ealth 36 00 44,966 1 249% 44,966 I DP 5 000 2,247 45% 2,247 BYRNE C ri s i s I nterventi o n 24 096 27. 564 114 % 27. 564 MH Direct S e rvi ce s 115.000 1 75, 699 1 53% 1 75, 699 MH I n stituti o n a l 380 000 4 1 8,820 110 % 4 1 8 , 820 MH Bl ock Grant 7.354 7,354 1 00% 7,354 Purchased Total 1 , 651 , 581 1 , 864, 5 1 5 113 % 1 , 864, 5 1 6 Grand Total 2 , 578, 4 1 4 2 , 564, 262 99% 2 , 564, 263 Crisis Line Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Purchased Services: Tel eph o n e 115.000 115,000 100% 115 . 000 Purchased Total 115 , 000 115 , 000 1 00% 115 , 000 Grand Total 115, 000 115 , 000 [ 100% 115 , 000 10 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services 11 | Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services Aging & Disabiliti es Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: Provi d e d Tota ll 207, 0 1 2 1 90, 574 92% 1 90, 574 Sal a ry & Fringe/Case Mg mt. Offset 66, 000 5 , 955 9% 5 , 9 55 AMSO ALLOCATION 52.971 52752 100% 52752 Purchased Services: Co ntracted, s upplies, trng., m i l eage, etc 39 .650 50 .1 99 1 27% 5 0. 1 99 Alzh e i mer Fami ly Support 11.459 2 .439 2 1 % 2 439 Fam i ly Care Al l ocati o n Payback 1 79.267 1 79.267 1 00% 1 79.267 Soci a l I sol ati o n a n d Lo nlin ess Grant 5 1 .490 5 1 .490 1 00% 5 1 .490 Supporti ve Home Ca re 5.500 240 4% 240 Va cci n ati on Grant 57 533 57.534 1 00% 57 534 Purchased Total 344, 899 341 , 1 69 99% 341 , 1 6 9 Grand Total 670, 882 590, 450 88% 590, 450 GWAAR Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % Year End Provided Services: Provi d ed Total 295 .204 345 835 117 % 345,835 Sal ary & F ri nge/Case Mgmt. Offset (8,000) (3, 034) 38% (3, 034) AMSO ALLOCATlON 148 035 163 904 111% 163 904 Purchased Services: S uppl i es M i l eage, etc. 5 .200 4.016 7 7% 4 , 0 1 6 Co ngregate M eal s 84,450 79 .633 94% 79,633 DOT 95. 767 9 1 .2 3 9 95% 9 1 ,2 3 9 DOT Trust 31 .000 1 5.000 48% 1 5 , 000 El der Ab u se 1 0.890 2 .600 24% 2, 600 EFSNB 1.300 � 0% � F amily C a regi ve r 1 7.240 4.993 29% 4, 993 Hom e C h o re 2,000 1 50 8% 1 50 Home D e live red M eal s 236.400 238.350 101 % 238,350 HDM -Ca rry-O ut - 1 .468 1 , 468 Preventative H ealth Servi ces 3.380 770 23% 770 Purchased Total 487, 627 438, 2 1 8 90% 438, 2 1 9 Grand Total 922, 866 944, 924 102% 944, 924 11 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services Aging & Disabiliti es Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: Provi d e d Tota ll 207, 0 1 2 1 90, 574 92% 1 90, 574 Sal a ry & Fri n ge/Case Mgmt. Offset 66, 000 5, 955 9% 5 , 955 AMSO ALLOCATION 52.971 52752 100% 52752 Purchased Services: Co ntracted, s upplies, trng., mi l eage, etc 39 .650 50 .1 99 1 27% 5 0. 1 99 Alzh e i mer Fami ly Support 11.459 2 .439 2 1 % 2 439 Fami ly Care Al l ocati o n Payback 1 79.267 1 79.267 1 00% 1 79.267 Soci a l I sol ati o n a n d Lo nlin ess Grant 5 1 .490 5 1 .490 1 00% 5 1 .490 Supporti ve Home Ca re 5.500 240 4% 240 Va cci n ati on Grant 57 533 57.534 1 00% 57 534 Purchased Total 344, 899 341 , 1 69 99% 341 , 1 6 9 Grand Total 670, 882 590, 450 88% 590, 450 GWAAR Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % Year End Provided Services: Provi d ed Total 295,204 345 835 117 % 345.835 Sal ary & F ri nge/Case Mgmt. Offset (8,000) (3, 034) 38% (3, 034) AMSO ALLOCATlON 148 035 163 904 111% 163 904 Purchased Services: S uppl i es M i l eage, etc. 5 .200 4.016 7 7% 4 , 0 1 6 Co ngregate M eal s 84,450 79 .633 94% 79,633 DOT 95. 767 9 1 .2 3 9 95% 9 1 ,2 3 9 DOT Trust 31 .000 1 5.000 48% 1 5 , 000 El der Ab u se 1 0.890 2 .600 24% 2, 600 EFSNB 1.300 � 0% � F amily C a regi ve r 1 7.240 4.993 29% 4, 993 Hom e C h o re 2,000 1 50 8% 1 50 Home D e live red M eal s 236,400 238.350 101 % 238,350 HDM -Ca rry-O ut - 1 .468 1 , 468 Preventative H ealth Servi ces 3.380 770 23% 770 Purchased Total 487, 627 438, 2 1 8 90% 438, 2 1 9 Grand Total 922, 866 944, 924 102% 944, 924 11 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services 12 | Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services ADRC-Bayfield Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % Year End Provided Services: Provi ded Tota l 1 62,368 1 57.1 63 97% 1 57.1 63 AMSO ALLOCATlON 39,255 44.636 114% 44.636 Purchased Services: Meal s 200 56 28% 56 Office S upplies 1 ,000 � 0% � Othe r S uppl i es a nd Expenses 1 ,500 � 0% � Postage 500 � 0% � Pri nting 300 � 0% � Pub licatio n/D ues/S u bscriptio ns 300 304 101 % 304 Tel eph on e 250 972 389% 972 Tra i n i ng 500 � 0% � Trave l 5,400 1 .373 25% 1 .373 Purchased Total 9 , 950 2 , 705 27% 2 , 705 Grand Total 211 , 573 204, 503 97% 204, 504 ADRC-North Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: Provi d e d Tota l 1 53.980 1 43 .273 93% 1 43,2 73 Sal ary & Fri nge Offset/Fi scal Agent � � � AMSO ALLOCATlON 35472 38 532 109% 38,532 Purchased Services: Board 100 206 206% 206 Dire ct Servi ces � 1 4. 807 1 4,807 Office S upplies � 4 .268 4,268 Othe r S u ppl i es/Software � 1 89 189 Postage □ 2 025 2,02 5 Printing 100 5 .6 1 2 561 2 % 5,61 2 Pu b licatio ns , Dues, S u bscri pti on s 100 31 3 1 % 3 1 Tel epho n e � 1 33 1 33 Trai n i ng 200 35 1 8 % 35 Trave l 2 300 2.498 1 09% 2,498 Purchased Total 2 , 800 29, 804 1 1 064 % 29, 804 Grand Total 192, 2 5 2 211, 609 110% 211 , 609 County American Rescue IPl an Cost Category Included in County YTD Projected Description Budget, not DH S Final % Year End Provided Services: P rovi ded Tota l 75,377 72 843 97% 72 843 AMSO ALLOCATION Purchased Services: Meal s � 40 40 Purchased Total � 40 40 Grand Total 75, 377 72, 883 97% 72, 883 12 I Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services ADRC-Bayfield Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % Year End Provided Services: Provi ded Tota l 1 62,368 1 57.1 63 97% 1 57.1 63 AMSO ALLOCATlON 39,255 44.636 114% 44.636 Purchased Services: Meal s 200 56 28% 56 Office S upplies 1 ,000 � 0% � Othe r S uppl i es a nd Expenses 1 ,500 � 0% � Postage 500 � 0% � Pri nting 300 � 0% � Pub licatio n/D ues/S u bscriptio ns 300 304 101 % 304 Tel ephon e 250 972 389% 972 Tra i n i ng 500 � 0% � Trave l 5,400 1 .373 25% 1 .373 Purchased Total 9 , 950 2 , 705 27% 2 , 705 Grand Total 211 , 573 204, 503 97% 204, 504 ADRC-North Cost Category 2025 YTD Projected Description Budget Final % YearEnd Provided Services: Provi d e d Tota l 1 53.980 1 43 .273 93% 1 43,2 73 Sal ary & Fri nge Offset/Fi scal Agent � � � AMSO ALLOCATlON 35472 38 532 109% 38 . 532 Purchased Services: Board 100 206 206% 206 Dire ct Servi ces � 1 4. 807 1 4,807 Office S upplies � 4 .268 4,268 Oth e r S u ppl i es/Software � 1 89 189 Postage □ 2 025 2,02 5 Printing 100 5 .6 1 2 561 2 % 5,6 1 2 Pu b licatio ns , Dues, S u bscri pti on s 100 31 3 1 % 3 1 Tel epho n e � 1 33 1 33 Trai n i ng 200 35 1 8 % 35 Trave l 2 300 2.498 1 09% 2,498 Purchased Total 2 , 800 29, 804 � 1 064 % 29, 804 Grand Total 192, 2 5 2 2 1 1 , 609 110% 211 , 609 County American Rescue IPl an Cost Category Included in County YTD Projected Description Budget, not DH S Final % Year End Provided Services: P rovi ded Tota l 75,377 72,843 97% 72,843 AMSO ALLOCATION Purchased Services: Meal s � 40 40 Purchased Total � 40 40 Grand Total 75, 377 72, 883 97% 72, 883 12 I Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services 13 | Page STANDARD PROGRAM Developmental CLUSTER Disabi lity C h i l d Day Care $0 S u pportive H ome Care $0 S peci a lized $4, 29 1 Transportati on and Escort Access O utreach and $ 1 0 . 492 Preventi on C omm uni ty $678, 362 Livin g/S u pportive Services I nvesti gati ons and $0 Assessm e nts C omm uni ty S u pport S o Progra ms Work-Rel ated and Day $91 . 754 Services Supportive E mpl oyme nt $0 Juve nile C orrecti o n s $0 C omm uni ty Resi denti a l $0 S e rvices C ommuni ty Treatm ent $0 Servi ces I n pati ent and I nsti tuti o n a l $0 Care Incl udi ng I MD TOTAL $784, 899 Chi l d - Under 18 Years $771 . 8 1 7 Adul t - Over 18 Years $13, 082 TOTAL $784, 899 Bayfield County Department of Human Services January - December 2025 Mandated State 942 Report Mental Alcohol/ Physical & Delinquent & Abused & Health Other Drug Sensory Status Neglected Abuse Disabilit Offender Children $o $o $o $o $o S o $o $0 S o s o $ 14. 3 76 So $2. 2 0 3 So so $20. 880 $ 31, 066 $3, 068 $ 1 , 546 $ 1 , 031 $79, 3 07 $ 11, 555 $ 1 72. 228 $o $o $ 1 72 . 8 1 6 $ 1 9, 069 $o $2 1 7. 879 $262, 073 $ 1 , 067. 775 $ 32. 469 $0 s o s o $ 1 86, 054 $9, 0 1 9 $6. 21 6 $30. 665 $o so So s o so so $o $o $o $2 80. 6 1 0 $o $ 64. 383 $4. 963 $0 $o $ 1 2 7, 2 00 $2 32, 967 $ 1 6, 234 so So $0 $946. 2 9 1 $ 1 0 , 396 $0 $o $o $2, 784, 849 $134, 771 $183,715 $530, 700 $390, 304 $2. 738. 435 $ 1 6 , 847 $ 1 80, 653 $46. 4 1 4 $ 117. 925 $3. 062 $2, 784, 849 $134, 772 $183, 715 Bayfield County Department of Human Services Children & Adults & Total Families Elderly Expenses $o $o $0 S o $457 $457 $7. 780 $ 1 74. 998 $203, 648 $90. 2 93 $7. 057 $165, 433 $16. 2 58 $ 3 77. 682 $1, 335, 392 $680. 494 $9. 0 1 8 $1, 361, 349 s o s o $1, 100, 244 $51 5 $o $324, 223 So so $0 $o $o $280, 610 $976. 400 $o $1, 172, 946 So $o $249, 201 $258. 794 $o $1, 215, 481 $2, 030, 534 $569, 212 $7, 408, 984 $3, 707, 752 $180, 483 $3, 888, 235 13 � P a g e STANDARD PROGRAM Developmental CLUSTER Disabi lity C h i l d Day Care $0 S u pportive H ome Care $0 S peci a lized $4, 29 1 Transportati on and Escort Access O utreach and $ 1 0 . 492 Preventi on C omm uni ty $678, 362 Livin g/S u pportive Services I nvesti gati ons and $0 Assessm e nts C omm uni ty S u pport S o Progra ms Work-Rel ated and Day $91 . 754 Services Supportive E mpl oyme nt $0 Juve nile C orrecti o n s $0 C omm uni ty Resi denti a l $0 S e rvices C ommuni ty Treatm ent $0 Servi ces I n pati ent and I nsti tuti o n a l $0 Care Incl udi ng I MD TOTAL $784, 899 Chi l d - Under 18 Years $771 . 8 1 7 Adul t - Over 18 Years $13, 082 TOTAL $784, 899 Bayfield County Department of Human Services January - December 2025 Mandated State 942 Report Mental Alcohol/ Physical & Delinquent & Abused & Health Other Drug Sensory Status Neglected Abuse Disabilit Offender Children $o $o $o $o $o S o $o $0 S o s o $ 14. 3 76 So $2. 2 0 3 So so $20. 880 $ 31, 066 $3, 068 $ 1 , 546 $ 1 , 031 $79, 3 07 $ 11, 555 $ 1 72. 228 $o $o $ 1 72 . 8 1 6 $ 1 9, 069 $o $2 1 7. 879 $262, 073 $ 1 , 067. 775 $ 32. 469 $0 s o s o $ 1 86, 054 $9, 0 1 9 $6. 21 6 $30. 665 $o so So s o so so $o $o $o $2 80. 6 1 0 $o $ 64. 383 $4. 963 $0 $o $ 1 2 7, 2 00 $2 32, 967 $ 1 6, 234 so So $0 $946. 2 9 1 $ 1 0 , 396 $0 $o $o $2, 784, 849 $134, 771 $183,715 $530, 700 $390, 304 $2. 738. 435 $ 1 6 , 847 $ 1 80, 653 $46. 4 1 4 $ 117. 925 $3. 062 $2, 784, 849 $134, 772 $183, 715 Bayfield County Department of Human Services Children & Adults & Total Families Elderly Expenses $o $o $0 S o $457 $457 $7. 780 $ 1 74. 998 $203, 648 $90. 2 93 $7. 057 $165, 433 $16. 2 58 $ 3 77. 682 $1, 335, 392 $680. 494 $9. 0 1 8 $1, 361, 349 s o s o $1, 100, 244 $51 5 $o $324, 223 So so $0 $o $o $280, 610 $976. 400 $o $1, 172, 946 So $o $249, 201 $258. 794 $o $1, 215, 481 $2, 030, 534 $569, 212 $7, 408, 984 $3, 707, 752 $180, 483 $3, 888, 235 13 � P a g e Bayfield County Department of Human Services 14 | P a ge AGING & DISABILITIES SERVICE SECTION - Brynna Watters-Moffitt, Manager The mission of the Aging and Disability Services section is to “support independent community living by respecting personal choices.” The Aging and Disability Services section provides a wide array of services to residents of Bayfield County. Many situations that are encountered are often complicated and may require collaboration with several different program areas within the section and with other units of the department. Wisconsin’s ADRCs (Aging & Disability Resource Centers), aging units, aging service providers, and Tribal partner programs served 264,089 people in 2025. Half of those individuals received services from more than one program area. In Bayfield County, adults over age 65 make up more than 30% of the population. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services projects that by the year 2040, the population of residents in Bayfield County over age 65 will increase to 43.4%. Currently, 60.7% of households in Bayfield County have one or more adults over age 60. Aging Unit Elder Nutrition Program According to the Older Americans Act (OAA), the purpose of the elder nutrition program is to reduce hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, promote socialization of older adults, and promote the health and well-being of older adults by assisting them to gain access to other services. The elder nutrition program targets services to older adults who have the greatest economic or social need with particular attention to low-income, minority, and rural individuals. Each meal served is required to provide a minimum 1/3 of the current Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The Elder Nutrition Program Supervisor works with the congregate meal site vendors and cooks to ensure that meals meet nutritional standards. Bayfield County’s Elder Nutrition Program continued to be robust in 2025 with seven congregate meal sites and six home delivered meal (HDM) routes located throughout the county. The following details are highlights from 2025. • The Home Delivered Meal Program was the recipient of Northlakes Community Clinic 100 Who Care Ashland & Bayfield Counties Collective funds of $11,800. Carolyn Novak, Elder Nutrition Program Supervisor and Red Cliff’s Elderly Director collaborated regarding how additional funding would benefit their home delivered meal programs by addressing critical gaps in emergency preparedness for vulnerable elders. • Public Health’s Wellness on Wheels Spring Covid Vaccine Booster Clinics visited various Bayfield County Congregate Meal sites and public housing sites, to provide outreach regarding ADRC-N (Aging & Disability Resource Center of the North) services and community resources. • With the pending closure of Northland College in 2025, Chartwells, its food service provider, ended its operations on May 30, 2025. Chartwells provided many of the home delivered meals and meals for the Barnes congregate meal site for the Bayfield County Senior Nutrition Programs. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 15 | P a ge • On June 2, 2025, The Bayfield County Kitchen took on three additional home delivered meal routes due to the closure of Northland College. The transition from Northland College-Chartwells to the Bayfield County Kitchen was very successful. We received new applicants for home delivered meals and received many compliments regarding the quality of the food. • The Barnes Congregate Meal site was paused in May 2025 due to not having a site manager. Two site managers, who had worked in the site manager position in the past, were eventually hired to share the site manager position. The Barnes Congregate Meal site reopened on November 6, 2025. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (Evidence-based programs) States that receive OAA (Older Americans Act) funding under Title III are required to spend those funds on evidence-based programs that have been proven to improve health and well-being and reduce disease and injury. It is understood that disease prevention and health promotion programs reduce the need for more costly medical interventions. In 2025, several Health Promotion & Disease Prevention programs were offered to Bayfield County residents. All the Health Promotion & Disease Prevention programs offered by Bayfield County are run by volunteers and coordinated by our Social Work Aide. Tai Ji Quan classes were offered in four different communities from January to December 2025. The registration process was streamlined making it more efficient for participants, leaders, and staff. Through collaboration with UW Extension, a Strong Bodies class continued in Port Wing, WI. Strong Bodies is a 12- week program held twice a week for one hour. This was a highly attended class averaging 25 participants, shared by three different trained volunteer leaders. Carolyn Novak, Elder Nutrition Supervisor and Gina Park, a community member, received training in September 2025 to be able to lead “Healthy Living with Diabetes” classes in 2026 throughout Bayfield County. This is a high-level evidence-based workshop developed at Stanford University for people who have diabetes. The workshops will last for two and a half hours, once a week for six weeks. Healthy Living with Diabetes has been researched and proven to reduce emergency department visits by 53%, provide social benefits for participants, decrease doctor and ER visits and hospitalizations, improve A1C levels, help participants with other chronic diseases, and minimize the adverse effects of diabetes. Aging and Disability Resource Center-Bayfield County The mission of ADRCs is “To empower and support seniors, people with disabilities, and their families to ask for help, find a way to live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life.” ADRCs are single entry-points for accessing publicly funded long-term care programs, one-stop resources for objective, reliable information about programs and services available to older adults and people with disabilities. They help individuals apply for Medicaid and explain and compare available long-term care programs. ADRCs connect people with services and support that allow them to maintain self-sufficiency and conserve personal resources. Services include Information and Assistance (I&A), Benefit Counseling for Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, prescription drug coverage, and other programs, Disability Benefit Specialists (DBS), Elder Benefit Specialists (EBS) for seniors, and Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) for support and resources. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 16 | P a ge The state’s 57 ADRCs provide service to all 72 counties and 11 federally recognized tribal nations. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, older adults are the fastest growing demographic of our state’s population and Wisconsinites aged 60 and older make up over 25% of the population of Wisconsin. As these numbers increase, the contributions of ADRCs to their communities will positively affect the quality of life for even more community members. Bayfield County’s ADRC began operations in 2009 as part of a five-county consortium including Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price, and Sawyer counties (Aging & Disability Resource Center of the North). In 2010, a tribal Aging & Disability Resource Specialist position began serving Red Cliff. The ADRC-N provides information and assistance to older adults, people with physical and intellectual disabilities, and their families, friends, caregivers, and others who ask for assistance on their behalf. When people need help, the ADRC -N is often the first place they look for answers. Information and Assistance is the cornerstone service provided by the ADRC-N staff. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 17 | P a ge Supportive Home Care Some older adults and people with disabilities are not eligible for other publicly funded programs, such as Family Care, and may not be covered for certain services and supports. The Supportive Home Care program provides a gap-filler for individuals who need a little support rather than an extensive program to meet their needs. Because there are several small grant programs to meet the needs of older adults and caregivers, this funding provides a safety net when the need arises. One individual was supported in 2025. Elder Nutrition Program Seven congregate meal sites provided meals in Bayfield County for the Elder Nutrition Program in 2025. Out of the seven congregate meal sites, there were three paid site manager positions, and one congregate meal site was managed by the Elder Nutrition Program Supervisor due to being unable to fill this position. The other three congregate meal sites had volunteer site managers. There are five home delivered meal drivers covering six routes throughout Bayfield County. Two of the drivers split a position and worked six months of the year. The Cable home delivered meal route is a volunteer route. Lastly, we contracted with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for delivery to their tribal members who lived outside of the reservation. The number of congregate meals served in 2025 decreased by 1070. This was reflected in the decrease in meal cost of $25,955. The overall number of seniors served decreased by 100. The decreases in congregate meals served and overall number of seniors served can be explained by the closure of the Barnes Congregate Meal site for five months (June 2025-October 2025). Each of the congregate meal sites had active volunteers throughout 2025. These volunteers provided 1,483.50 hours to support operations for the dining sites. If using the Federal Volunteer rate of $31.86 per hour, this represents an in-kind match of $47,264.31 for meal site operations alone! It is important to note that the community buy-in is strong for these meal sites. Bayfield County does not pay rent at any of the locations where meals are held. Home delivered meals are available to home-bound older adults who have health reasons or are physically or emotionally unable to travel to obtain and/or prepare food. In 2025, the number of participants increased by one compared to 2024. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 18 | P a ge $206,339 $196,905 $214,075 $383,646 $239,818 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000 $250,000 $275,000 $300,000 $325,000 $350,000 $375,000 $400,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Home Delivered Nutrition Program Costs / Consumers / Meal Count $3,139 $36,477 $51,882 $105,588 $79,633 $0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Congregate Nutrition Program Costs / Consumers / Meal Count 27 358 372 468 368 0 200 400 600 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CONGRE GA TE NUMBER OF CONSUMERS 495 4,109 5,432 7,178 6,108 475 6,475 12,475 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CONGREGAT E NUMBER OF MEALS 24,143 21,429 21,010 20,331 20,394 15,000 20,000 25,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 HOME DELIVERED NUMBER OF MEALS 306 205 186 238 239 100 300 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 HOME DELIVERED NUMBER OF CONSUMERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 19 | P a ge Specialized Transportation for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Bayfield County utilizes the S.85.21 grant to fund a variety of transportation services to fit individual needs. The purpose of this program is to promote health and wellbeing by providing transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities who cannot otherwise use common forms of transit. Some services are contracted out, and some are provided within the department. The expenses and individuals receiving services in this chart reflect transportation the Department provided directly to individuals. This includes the volunteer driver program and the supplemental transportation program. Ridership volume ebbs and flows, due to requests. The cost of transportation went down $13,529 in 2025 whereas the number of consumers decreased by 16. Wisconsin statute 85.21 establishes the Specialized Transportation Assistance Program for counties, designed to promote public health and welfare by providing financial aid to counties that offer transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities who lack accessible transportation. Bayfield County has seven projects which are funded by the 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program. The seven projects include Bay Area Rural Transit (BART), Namekagon Transit, BayCo Door 2 Door, Miskwaabekong Red Cliff Transit, Supplemental Transportation, Washburn Transit/Blue Goose, and the Volunteer Driver Program. The Volunteer Driver Program is available to residents of Bayfield County who are 60 and older and individuals with disabilities who have no other means of transportation. The program provides non-emergency, door-to-door transportation, focusing on medical trips outside of the general service area. Many transportation requests are for residents needing transportation to medical appointments in Duluth, MN or other areas outside of the general service area. This service is limited due to the limited number of volunteers who use their own personal vehicles to take riders to their appointments. Our volunteer driver program started with five volunteer drivers in 2025 but ended the year with three drivers. We continue to struggle to find enough volunteer drivers for the requests that we receive, especially for people needing rides to Duluth, Superior, Rochester, etc. for longer appointments and/or surgeries. $44,479 $59,389 $58,960 $60,614 $58,580 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Nutrition Program Contributions Bayfield County Department of Human Services 20 | P a ge Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for mileage to cover the cost of gas and other expenses. Unfortunately, there are potential barriers to some people wanting to volunteer, making recruitment difficult. One potential barrier is that some insurance companies classify mileage reimbursement as “commercial activity” even when volunteers receive no pay, forcing volunteers to seek more expensive coverage, lose coverage, or stop volunteering altogether. Another potential barrier is the charitable rate of mileage reimbursement for non-profits is $0.14 per mile. If a nonprofit reimburses a volunteer above $0.14 per mile, the excess is treated as taxable income to the volunteer. The IRS charitable mileage rate of $0.14 per mile has been in place since 1998. The rate is set by federal statute, not by the IRS’s annual business mileage rate adjustments, which means it has never changed since Congress established it. In 2025, Bayfield County paid volunteer drivers $.70 per mile, splitting mileage for taxable ($0.56) and non-taxable ($0.14). If a volunteer receives $600 or more a year in reimbursements, a 1099 is issued to them from the county. Find Your Own Driver Program Bayfield County was granted permission from the Wisconsin DOT 85.21 program to use money in the DOT Trust fund for a one-year pilot of the Find Your Own Driver Program. This program was put on hold until the second half of 2025 or 2026 due to a change in management in Aging and Disability Services, giving the new manager time to acclimate to the position before starting up a new program. Bayfield County continued a partnership with BART’s Mobility Management services. BART’s Mobility Management is a free service offered to older adults, those with disabilities or anyone facing barriers to their transportation needs. The mobility manager can help a person learn how to use the BART system, help with scheduling non-emergency medical transportation or connect a person with other transportation services near and far. The Mobility Manager is responsible for determining the most appropriate type of transportation for the caller. Mobility Managers creatively help individuals find the most efficient, cost-effective way to get where they need to go. They are advocates for those who are transportation disadvantaged. $58,006 $61,587 $78,663 $67,817 $54,288 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 DOT Consumer Transportation 14 29 27 35 19 0 25 50 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 DOT CONSUMER TRANSPORTATION NUMBER OF CONSUMERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 21 | P a ge Elder and Adult at Risk Abuse Adult Protective Services (APS) are provided to support elder adults and adults-at-risk who have been abused, neglected, or exploited. Abuse can include any of the following: physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, treatment without consent, unreasonable confinement or restraint, financial exploitation, neglect, and self-neglect. Once a report is filed, staff determine if an investigation is necessary, investigate if appropriate, and determine if and what interventions are needed to protect the health and safety of the victim. There were APS staffing changes in 2025. At the beginning of the year, the APS team consisted of an APS Social Worker and an APS Case Manager. In March 2025, the APS Social Worker accepted the position of Aging & Disability Services Manager which was vacant due to Carrie Linder’s retirement in February 2025. The Aging and Disability Social Work Aide applied and accepted the open APS position and was hired as an APS Case Manager in April 2025. Then in May 2025, the remaining APS case manager retired. In June 2025, a new APS Case Manager was hired to fill the APS Case Manager vacancy. The Wisconsin Department of Human Services provided counties with a new statewide web- based reporting system, WRAPS (Wisconsin Reporting for Adult Protective Services) to collect data regarding adult protective services referrals and response. Data in WRAPS was used to create statistical summaries and formulate reports to track APS program activities and trends across the state, as well as advocate for policy changes as needed. Overall, the number of APS investigations was much higher in 2025, 113, compared to 49 in 2024. Of the 113 APS investigations there were 84 Adults at Risk investigations (18 yrs – 59 yrs) and 92 Elder at Risk (60+) investigations. Protective Placements In Wisconsin, protective placement refers to the legal process designed to provide care, services, and custody for individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to a condition that is, or is likely to be, permanent such as a developmental disability, a degenerative brain disorder, serious $10,480 $10,459 $10,907 $11,792 $1,978 $0 $4,000 $8,000 $12,000 $16,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Elder Abuse Services Cost Per Year 8 8 6 7 2 0 10 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 ELDER ABUSE NUMBER OF CONSUMERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 22 | P a ge and persistent mental illness, and/or other like incapacities (i.e., has occurred at any age as a result of accident, brain injury, organic brain damage, mental or physical disability or continued absorption of substances). Protective placements occur when an individual is so totally incapable of providing for his or her own care or custody as to create a substantial risk of serious harm to himself or herself or others. Staff intervene and work with the judicial system under Chapters 54 and 55 to protect vulnerable adults. There were five Emergency Protective Placements in 2025, one resulting in permanent guardianship and protective placement. There were a total of 37 people monitored under protective placement orders. Of the 37 people under protective placement/protective services orders, 30 of them were placed in facilities in other counties, throughout the state of Wisconsin and one person being monitored under a protective services order. There were three new protective placements in 2025. In addition to the new protective placements, APS staff continued monitoring and supporting 34 individuals who have been protectively place in prior years. Each year the county must complete a court review, i.e. Watts review, according to Chapter 55.08(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes for individuals who are protectively placed. The review ensures equal protection and the right to an annual automatic court review and must include a personal visit to the individual, notice to the guardian that the review is going on and an invitation to the individual and the guardian to submit comments or information for use in the review. The review must include the county’s written evaluation of the physical, mental, and social condition and service needs of the person. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SECTION - Tom Croteau, Manager The mission of the Behavioral Health and Community Programs (BHP) Section is: “We are a behavioral health support service system believing in people and their recovery and assisting participants to meet and achieve their needs Above Expectations.” Established in 2022, the Behavioral Health and Community Programs Section was created through the integration of County Behavioral Health services with the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) and Community Support Program (CSP). Since its formation, the Section has continued to expand both service capacity and staffing resources in response to increasing behavioral health needs throughout Bayfield County. Throughout 2025, BHP focused on strengthening community partnerships, expanding innovative service delivery models, enhancing crisis response capacity, supporting prevention initiatives, and maintaining high-quality services during a period of leadership transition and organizational change. These efforts were carried out while ensuring continuity of care and stability of services for individuals and families served across the behavioral health system. Collaboration with community partners remained central to the Section’s work. Behavioral Health staff engaged in ongoing coordination with Red Cliff Health Center, local behavioral health providers, law enforcement, and the District Attorney’s Office to improve communication, streamline service delivery, and support shared participants across systems. Monthly provider meetings were held to review service availability, discuss emerging needs, and coordinate Bayfield County Department of Human Services 23 | P a ge system improvements. In addition, CCS staff continued monthly educational presentations at Tamarack Health’s Behavioral Health Unit, increasing awareness of program services and supporting appropriate referrals into care. A significant regional initiative during the year included a facilitated emergency detention coordination meeting involving Human Services staff, law enforcement, corporation counsel from Bayfield and Ashland Counties, NorthLakes Community Clinic crisis staff, and behavioral health and social work staff from Tamarack Health. This meeting provided an opportunity to review emergency detention procedures, clarify roles and responsibilities, identify efficiencies, and strengthen cross-system collaboration. As a result, coordination during behavioral health crises improved and interagency relationships were further strengthened. Operationally, 2025 also marked an important milestone with the completion of renovations to the lower level of the Historic Courthouse. This project allowed the Behavioral Health and Community Programs team to be co-located for the first time in many years. The centralized workspace improved communication, enhanced team collaboration, and increased overall operational efficiency while supporting a stronger and more cohesive team environment. The Section experienced continued staffing stability throughout the year, including the successful recruitment of a Behavioral Health Case Manager in August to fill a vacant position. Following the addition of a Mental Health Professional in late 2024, significant work was undertaken to refine staff roles and workflows to maximize service effectiveness and ensure appropriate distribution of responsibilities across the team. In June, the Behavioral Health and Community Programs Section Manager transitioned into the role of Director of Human Services, resulting in a vacant Section Manager position for the remainder of the year. During this period, staff demonstrated strong adaptability and professionalism, maintaining continuity of services and ensuring uninterrupted program operations despite leadership transition. A major advancement in crisis response services was the implementation of the Avel Virtual Crisis Care program, developed in partnership with the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office and Avel eCare. This initiative provides law enforcement officers with immediate access to licensed behavioral health professionals through virtual technology, enabling real-time assessment and consultation during behavioral health crisis responses. Assessments may be completed in the field using department-issued tablets or personal devices, improving access to clinical support at the point of crisis. The program recorded three activations in its first month of implementation, demonstrating early value in supporting crisis stabilization. Funding is provided through a Department of Justice grant, which was renewed for an additional 13 months in September 2025. Planning is underway to expand access to additional law enforcement partners throughout Bayfield County in 2026. In addition, the Section expanded trauma-informed service capacity through the Department of Justice State Crisis Intervention Program Grant by contracting with the Auxilia Initiative. This partnership provides trauma-informed support services to first responders across Northern Wisconsin. In 2025, a pilot expansion was initiated to explore extending these services to community members, increasing access to trauma-informed care and strengthening overall community resilience. Prevention and community education efforts remained a key component of the Section’s mission. BHP continued its support of services provided through the Noojimo’iwewin (We Heal) Center in Red Cliff and participated in multiple regional awareness initiatives, including International Overdose Awareness Day and the annual Recovery Picnic. These events provided opportunities Bayfield County Department of Human Services 24 | P a ge to promote recovery, reduce stigma, increase awareness of available resources, and recognize the strength and resilience of individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges. Overall, 2025 represented a year of continued growth, collaboration, and innovation for the Behavioral Health and Community Programs Section. Through strengthened partnerships, expanded crisis services, and sustained prevention efforts, the Section continued to enhance the behavioral health system of care available to Bayfield County residents. The following program- specific reports provide additional details on service delivery, outcomes, and trends across each program area. Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Program The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program provides individualized, recovery- oriented services to Medicaid-eligible adults and children with significant mental health and substance use needs. Services are designed to promote stability, reduce psychiatric hospitalization, and decrease reliance on higher levels of care while supporting individuals to live successfully in their communities. CCS services include service facilitation, psychotherapy, medication management, physical health monitoring, substance use counseling, and psychosocial rehabilitation supports such as daily living skills, employment, and educational assistance. In 2025, the CCS program experienced continued growth, serving 73 unique participants compared to 61 in 2024. Average active caseloads increased to approximately 55 participants, up from 50 the prior year. This growth reflects both increasing community need and expanded program capacity supported by staffing additions in late 2024. Total program expenditures increased to $1,387,297 from $1,168,076 in 2024, reflecting both increased enrollment and the expansion of available services to better meet participant needs across behavioral health, social, vocational, and daily living domains. Over the past several years, CCS has undergone significant development. In 2022, efforts focused on program expansion and operational efficiency. In 2023, emphasis shifted to strengthening service delivery, improving documentation practices, and ensuring appropriate billing and reimbursement. In 2025, the program focused on expanding provider networks and increasing service variety, resulting in improved access to psychosocial rehabilitation services and more individualized, holistic service planning. CCS continues to be primarily funded through Medicaid reimbursement, resulting in minimal impact to the County levy while providing substantial benefit to residents. The continued expansion of CCS reflects both strong demand for community-based behavioral health services and the effectiveness of recovery-oriented supports in reducing reliance on institutional and crisis- level care. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 25 | P a ge ** Bayfield County took over the CCS program on May 1, 2019 Community Support Program Bayfield County contracts with Northland Counseling Services of Ashland to provide Community Support Program (CSP) services to individuals with significant and persistent mental health conditions. CSP is a recovery-oriented program designed to support individuals whose mental health needs substantially impact daily functioning. Referrals are initiated through Bayfield County Human Services and require completion of a functional screen and confirmation of eligibility prior to enrollment. While Northland Counseling provides direct services, Bayfield County maintains oversight through contract management, budget administration, and ongoing coordination. Regular clinical staffing meetings between County Behavioral Health staff and CSP providers ensure alignment of services and responsiveness to participant needs. CSP services are individualized and focused on reducing psychiatric hospitalization, preventing institutional placement, and supporting long-term community living. In 2025, the program served 12 participants with total expenditures of $166,325. Enrollment remained stable due to program design and contractual capacity limits, which allow for up to 12 active participants at any given time. A significant development occurred in October 2025 when the Wisconsin Department of Health Services notified counties of a change in CSP certification requirements. Beginning in 2026, counties will be required to hold CSP certification directly rather than relying on provider-based certification. While this change will require administrative adjustments, Bayfield County anticipates continued partnership with Northland Counseling for service delivery and has begun planning for a smooth transition to ensure uninterrupted services for participants. $419,476 $580,141 $882,351 $1,168,076 $1,387,297 $100,000 $400,000 $700,000 $1,000,000 $1,300,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Comprehensive Community Services Program Costs Per Year 43 64 59 61 73 0 50 100 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 NUMBER OF CCS CONSUME RS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 26 | P a ge Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Bayfield County supports substance use disorder treatment and recovery through a combination of residential treatment funding, coordination with community providers, and participation in the Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP). These services aim to reduce the impact of substance use disorders on individuals, families, and the community while supporting recovery and long-term stability. In 2025, the County funded residential substance use disorder treatment for 18 individuals at a total cost of $49,070. Both expenditures and utilization declined compared to prior years, largely due to the expiration of temporary grant funding that had previously expanded service capacity. Medicaid continues to fund treatment services, while the County is responsible for room and board costs associated with residential placements. Substance use trends in 2025 continued to reflect ongoing challenges related to methamphetamine and opioids, including fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated substances. However, alcohol remains the most common substance involved in treatment admissions funded by the County, underscoring the continued need for accessible treatment and recovery supports across the continuum of care. The County also continues to collaborate closely with Red Cliff Health Center to support Tribal members in accessing appropriate treatment services, ensuring continuity of care and coordinated support across systems. Within the IDP program, assessment activity remains steady; however, a smaller proportion of individuals ultimately require County-funded treatment, as many cases are resolved through educational programming that is not consistently supported by current funding sources. Despite reduced funding availability following the expiration of grant opportunities, the County remains committed to maintaining access to treatment services, strengthening community partnerships, and responding to emerging substance use trends impacting the region. $161,772 $160,915 $162,358 $160,666 $166,325 $100,000 $130,000 $160,000 $190,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Community Support Program Costs Per Year 10 10 10 10 12 0 25 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 NUMBER OF CSP CONS UM ERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 27 | P a ge Mental Health (MH) Bayfield County provides funding and coordination for a range of mental health services designed to support individuals experiencing acute and ongoing behavioral health needs. These services include crisis intervention, case management, follow-up services, and coordination with community providers such as Northland Counseling Services, as well as internal Behavioral Health staff who provide ongoing case management support. In 2025, mental health services were provided to 46 individuals at a total cost of $338,623, compared to $310,148 in 2024. While overall service utilization remained relatively stable, expenditures increased modestly due to continued high levels of acuity within the population served. Primary cost drivers included sustained emergency detention activity and several high-cost placements, including juvenile out-of-home placements required for safety reasons. These cases reflect the intensity of need among a small number of individuals but have a significant impact on overall system expenditures. Crisis services and follow-up care provided through community partners continue to play a critical role in stabilizing individuals following acute episodes and supporting transitions back into community-based care. Internal case management services also serve as a key preventative strategy, helping to reduce hospitalization and other high-cost system involvement. The County remains committed to strengthening a coordinated, responsive mental health system that prioritizes early intervention, crisis stabilization, and community-based supports. Continued focus on these strategies will be essential to improving outcomes and managing system demand. $53,633 $51,492 $193,823 $81,359 $49,070 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Substance Use Disorder Costs Per Year 27 14 20 24 18 0 25 50 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 NUMBER OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CONSUMERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 28 | P a ge Emergency Detention (ED) Services Emergency detention (ED) services, also referred to as Chapter 51 holds, are utilized when an individual presents behaviors indicating a substantial risk of harm to themselves or others due to mental illness or substance use. These involuntary interventions are typically initiated by law enforcement and may result in a court order for treatment and/or case management services for a period of three or six months, supported through Behavioral Health care coordination. As a mandated component of the County’s behavioral health system, emergency detention services play a critical role in ensuring both individual safety and broader community protection. In 2025, Bayfield County experienced an increase in emergency detention activity compared to the prior year. A total of 27 individuals, including both children and adults, were subject to emergency detention, resulting in 32 total hospitalizations. Several individuals experienced multiple detention episodes during the year. While this represents a slight increase from 2024 (25 individuals), overall utilization remains consistent with recent historical patterns. Total expenditures associated with emergency detention services in 2025 were $418,820, reflecting a decrease in overall costs compared to prior reporting periods. The County continues to prioritize strategies aimed at reducing the need for emergency detention whenever safely possible. Law enforcement partners play a key role in these efforts by supporting voluntary engagement with hospital or crisis services when appropriate, including direct transport to emergency care when necessary to ensure timely stabilization. While diversion from emergency detention is prioritized when safe and feasible, it is important to note that ED remains a required statutory intervention used only when individuals are in acute crisis and less restrictive options are not sufficient to ensure safety. Bayfield County also benefits from a broader regional crisis system that supports voluntary stabilization and helps reduce reliance on involuntary interventions. NorthLakes Community Clinic operates a crisis stabilization bed facility in Ashland, providing 24/7 short-term voluntary support for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. This resource is available to law enforcement as an alternative to emergency detention when individuals are willing to accept voluntary placement. In addition, a regional 24/7 crisis hotline serves 12 counties across Northern Wisconsin, connecting individuals with trained mental health professionals who provide $114,979 $67,985 $223,124 $310,148 $338,623 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Mental Health Services Costs Per Year 3 23 35 50 46 0 20 40 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 NUMBER OF MH CONSUME RS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 29 | P a ge immediate support, de-escalation, and linkage to services. The County receives appropriate notification of crisis line contacts to support follow-up care and continuity of services. The County has also continued to strengthen its multidisciplinary approach to reducing youth out- of-home placements, which remains one of the most significant drivers of system cost. When a potential placement is identified, staff across Behavioral Health and related programs collaborate to explore community-based alternatives and stabilize the situation whenever possible. This team-based process ensures that all available supports are considered and that, when placement is necessary, it is as brief, targeted, and focused on stabilization and timely return to community- based care as possible. More broadly, the intersection of mental health and substance use disorders continues to present complex challenges across the service system. Early substance use often contributes to or exacerbates underlying mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, increasing the likelihood of crisis episodes over time. These challenges are further compounded in older adult populations, where service gaps persist both locally and statewide. Long-term alcohol use, in particular, may contribute to accelerated cognitive decline and can present similarly to dementia, adding complexity to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Looking ahead, Bayfield County remains committed to strengthening crisis response systems, expanding access to voluntary stabilization options, and enhancing collaborative, cross-system approaches that reduce reliance on emergency detention whenever safely possible. Continued investment in prevention, early intervention, and coordinated care will remain essential to improving outcomes for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises across their lifespan. $236,027 $193,184 $410,108 $576,950 $418,820 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Emergency Detentions 31 39 32 25 32 0 25 50 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Emergency Detention Consumers Bayfield County Department of Human Services 30 | P a ge ECONOMIC SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION - Jeanine Spuhler, Manager Helping residents access food, healthcare, childcare, and energy assistance remained a core part of our work in 2025. Through our partnership with the Northern Income Maintenance Consortium (NIMC), Bayfield County staff worked every day to connect people with the programs and resources they need to support themselves and their families. FoodShare FoodShare continued to be one of the most important supports available to county residents. During 2025, Bayfield County households received approximately $2.4 million in FoodShare benefits, helping families put food on the table and manage rising household expenses. The fall of 2025 brought an additional challenge as the federal government shutdown created uncertainty for many residents who rely on public assistance programs. Although FoodShare and other essential benefits continued with limited interruption, staff received an increase in calls and questions from participants concerned about how the shutdown might affect their benefits. Economic Support staff worked closely with state and consortium partners to monitor developments, provide accurate information, and reassure residents as updates became available. The situation highlighted both the importance of these programs and the value of having knowledgeable local staff available to help residents navigate periods of uncertainty. This year, the NIMC also received positive results from its Management Evaluation Review (MER) for the FoodShare program. The review recognized the consortium's strong customer service and program accuracy. We appreciate the feedback and remain committed to finding ways to continuously improve the services we provide. $4,038,996 $4,465,968 $3,092,803 $2,538,306 $2,429,498 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total FoodShare Benefits Issued 1477 1486 1540 1461 1382 1000 1400 1800 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 AVERAGE MONTHLY FOODSHARE INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATIN G Bayfield County Department of Human Services 31 | P a ge Health Care Coverage BadgerCare+ and Medicaid continued to provide access to affordable health care for many Bayfield County residents. Economic Support staff assisted individuals and families with applications, renewals, and questions throughout the year to help ensure they maintained coverage when eligible. More residents are also taking advantage of online tools such as ACCESS and the MyACCESS mobile app, making it easier to submit documents, receive updates, and manage their benefits. $27,909,106 $30,937,213 $33,357,024 $36,702,491 $37,552,161 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Medicaid Cases 4312 4587 4023 4365 3992 3900 4200 4500 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 INDIVIDUALS ON MEDICAID Bayfield County Department of Human Services 32 | P a ge Childcare Assistance Access to affordable childcare remains important for working families. Through the Wisconsin Shares Childcare Assistance Program, Bayfield County helped support families while they worked, attended school, or participated in approved training programs. In 2025, an average of 16 children each month received assistance through the program. $88,220 $79,230 $88,244 $117,105 $127,529 $50,000 $70,000 $90,000 $110,000 $130,000 $150,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Childcare Payments 17 16 15 17 16 15 16 17 18 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILDREN RECEIVI NG CHILDCA RE PAYMENT S Bayfield County Department of Human Services 33 | P a ge Energy Assistance Energy costs continue to be a challenge for many households, especially during Wisconsin's long winters. Through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) and related services, residents received help with heating costs, electric bills, furnace repairs, and emergency energy situations. During the year: • More than 600 energy assistance applications were processed. • The average heating benefit was approximately $590 per household. • Furnace repair and replacement services helped residents maintain safe and reliable heat in their homes. • Crisis assistance was available for households facing utility disconnections or other heating emergencies. $345,206 $373,455 $639,032 $288,804 $431,061 $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 WHEAP (LIHEAP) Heating Assistance Paid 570 636 678 622 647 520 620 720 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING HEATING ASSISTANCE (LIHEA P) Bayfield County Department of Human Services 34 | P a ge $418,368 $448,197 $719,952 $363,993 $507,015 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total WHEAP Benefits Paid (Heating and Public Electric Benetifs) $203 $182 $188 $194 $195 $100 $125 $150 $175 $200 $225 $250 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Annual Average Public Benefits Paid 576 642 684 716 719 500 600 700 800 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 TOTAL NUMBER OF WHEAP APPLICANTS 361 411 431 388 390 200 300 400 500 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING PUBLIC BENEFIT ASSISTANC E Bayfield County Department of Human Services 35 | P a ge Interim Assistance Program The Interim Assistance Program provides temporary financial assistance to Bayfield County residents who have applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and are waiting for the Social Security Administration to make an eligibility determination. The program is intended to help individuals with little or no income meet their basic needs during what can often be a lengthy application process. Although the number of individuals served through the Interim Assistance Program is relatively small, the program fills an important gap for some of the county's most vulnerable residents. It helps prevent homelessness, reduces financial hardship, and provides stability while individuals await a federal disability determination. Staff work closely with applicants throughout the process, assisting with required documentation, coordinating with the Social Security Administration, and connecting individuals to other available community resources whenever possible. Community Outreach Throughout the year, staff focused on making sure residents knew about the programs and services available to them. Outreach efforts included mailings, community education, referrals to local resources, and promoting online tools that make applying for and managing benefits easier. Looking Ahead As we move into 2026, we remain focused on providing accurate, timely, and respectful service to the residents of Bayfield County. Whether helping someone apply for FoodShare, maintain health coverage, secure childcare, or keep the heat on during the winter, our goal remains the same: helping individuals and families access the support they need to thrive. $700 $373 $6,532 $5,606 $7,995 $1,644 $1,314 $1,655 $1,678 $300 $0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Interim Assistance Assistance Issued Assistance Collected 2 1 5 3 7 1 3 5 7 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 INTERIM ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS PER YEA R Bayfield County Department of Human Services 36 | P a ge FAMILY SERVICES SECTION – JoBeth Gonzalez, Manager Family Services (FS) Section aligns with Wisconsin Department of Children & Families (DCF) vision that, “ALL Wisconsin children and youth are safe and loved members of thriving families and communities.” Family Services staff work with some of the most vulnerable populations in Bayfield County. Mandated services determine much of what is done in Family Services and this continues to evolve due to legislation as well as standards for practice from DCF. Family Services receives reports of abuse or neglect 24/7/365 and must be available to respond as appropriate during this time as well. These reports can be made by mandatory (those who must, by law, make a report) or permissive or non-mandatory reporters, often family, friends, or other concerned citizens. Educational professionals and law enforcement make up most of the reporters but anyone whose profession works with children is a mandatory reporter. These include, but are not limited to human services staff, medical and mental health providers, childcare providers, and legal and educational providers. The statutes list those who must report. All Family Services social workers/case managers take a rotating week of on-call requiring a response to any issues with children that fall within the purview of child protection or youth justice. In addition to the Family Services staff, two behavioral health case managers also provide access and on call duties. Children can be removed from their home or caregiver based on the information received during the course of Initial Assessment or Ongoing work by trained staff. Family Services also does a significant amount of work within the family unit or structure to provide services and support as appropriate or able to keep families safely together. Coordination of court involvement and services for juveniles who commit delinquent or criminal acts is also a mandated service Family Services staff provide and is known as Youth Justice. The focus of Youth Justice is on Prevention and Diversion to assist youth, often related to substance abuse, trauma, and unmet mental, emotional and behavioral needs, to keep them from unnecessarily entering the system. Sometimes these youth only need a meeting with a social worker/case manager and their parent(s) to get them on track again. Sometimes, for the safety of the community, there is further involvement and follow up including but not limited to a Deferred Prosecution Agreement, Delinquency Petition and/or Order or a Juvenile in Need of Protection & Services (JIPS) Petition and/or Order. Decisions in Youth Justice are a collaborative approach with the District Attorney’s office, focused on the best outcomes for the youth and community. In some cases, these youth are also removed from the home to other approved kin or like kin, foster home, Shelter Care, Residential Care Facility or Group Home, Secure Detention or other Corrections Facility. Often these youth come from families that are facing complex issues where staff attempt to coordinate services, support, and provide accountability. In 2025, we received 134 child protective services reports alleging abuse or neglect of a child/children. Thirty-two or 23% of those reports were screened in, meaning they met the state standards for a child protective services assessment/investigation. There is a differing level of response times within five working days once the report is screened in. 18.75% required a same Bayfield County Department of Human Services 37 | P a ge day response, 9.38% a 24–48-hour response time, and the rest require a response time within five working days of the report being made. Of the 32 reports assessed, 27 were unsubstantiated, meaning that the information collected did not meet the statutory definition or standards in Wisconsin that outlines what is defined as child abuse, or what is referred to as maltreatment. Five of the reports were substantiated, meaning they did meet the definition of abuse/maltreatment as alleged. Staff were unable to complete one assessment in a timely manner due to extenuating circumstances. All others were assessed timely. The vast majority of those alleged to have maltreated a child were the parents of the child or children. The largest portion of the alleged types of maltreatment was neglect, which means seriously endangering the physical health of the child by not providing necessary care, food, clothing, shelter, medical or dental care, or supervision for reasons other than poverty. Physical abuse was the next most common type of maltreatment which means causing serious physical harm and injury by other than accidental means and that they are unlikely for the child’s age and ability, located on an unusual place on the body and happen with frequency. Other allegations include sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and unborn child abuse when a pregnant person exposes a fetus to drugs and/or alcohol. Family Services’ biggest expenditure is the cost of out-of-home placements for children who cannot be safely maintained in their own homes for a variety of reasons. The cost of substitute care in 2025 was $1,328,787. This represents a 74% increase from the $761,945 out-of-home placement costs in 2024. This cost represents six children placed in residential care and group homes, four in secure detention, as well as several foster care placements. There has been an increase in children placed in secure detention and juvenile corrections, which historically Bayfield County had not used for placement for several years. The residential and group home care center portion of the out of home costs in 2024 was $180,556. The 2025 costs for placement for five youth were $560,370, a 210% increase. There continue to be increases in both children, youth, and adults struggling with, and seeking treatment for, a variety of behavioral health issues. A lack of local mental health service options and providers, combined with a lack of local out-of- home care providers specially trained and licensed to safely manage the behaviors and challenges that many children in out-of-home care exhibit, can make it very difficult to keep children in their homes and connected with services in their community. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 38 | P a ge $645,865 $691,041 $761,945 $1,328,787 $1,608,649 $100,000 $350,000 $600,000 $850,000 $1,100,000 $1,350,000 $1,600,000 $1,850,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Substitute Care Placement Cost Foster Care/Treatment Foster Home Group Home Residential Secure Detention Juvenile Corrections Aftercare Total 5 children, Group Home, $407,141, 25% 22 children, Foster Home, $429,839, 27% 4 children, Residential, $489,559, 31% 1 child, Juvenile Corrections, $280,160, 17% 1 child, Secure Detention, $1,500, 0% 2025 Substitute Care Placement Cost net year total = $1,608,649 Bayfield County Department of Human Services 39 | P a ge Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Aftercare $0 $0 $15,583 $0 $0 Secure Detention $0 $0 $21,000 $135,000 $15,000 Juvenile Corrections $0 $0 $280,093 $137,530 $280,160 Group Home $988 $1,587 $76,647 $23,193 $407,141 Foster Home & Kinship $298,212 $343,598 $264,713 $495,888 $429,838 Residential Care Center $346,665 $345,855 $103,909 $537,177 $489,559 Total $645,865 $691,041 $761,945 $1,328,788 $1,608,649 Offsetting Revenue $33,641 $44,593 $30,949 $107,253 $88,714 19 Kinship $46,778 11% 25 Red Cliff $185,563 43% 22 Bayfield County $197,497 46% 2025 Foster Home & Kinship Care Placements Kinship Red Cliff Bayfield County Bayfield County Department of Human Services 40 | P a ge Foster and Kinship Care Bayfield County licenses foster homes for the care of children who cannot reside in their parental homes for a variety of safety reasons. In 2025, there were zero homes licensed within the calendar year. Six of the foster homes that were operating in 2024 closed. One of the closed homes adopted the child, while the remaining five chose not to renew for various reasons. Bayfield County supports relative providers caring for kin who are not involved within the formal child welfare system through the Voluntary Kinship Care program. In 2025, Bayfield County maintained a total of six families that met qualifications for this program. Bayfield County supports relatives who have been granted guardianship through court ordered placement through the Subsidized Guardianship program. In 2025, Bayfield County maintained one child on this program. Through an agreement with the Red Cliff Tribe, Bayfield County also enters and maintains records of all Red Cliff Tribal foster homes, placements and subsidized guardianships, and provides subsidies for children placed through these programs via tribal court orders. In 2025, Bayfield County maintained records and payments for nine tribal subsidized guardianships and 12 tribal foster homes. $578,283 $653,855 $724,316 $495,887 $427,838 $0 $100,00 0 $200,00 0 $300,00 0 $400,00 0 $500,00 0 $600,00 0 $700,00 0 $800,00 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total Cost of Out of Home Placements 73 74 64 64 66 40 60 80 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Out of Home Placements Number of Children Bayfield County Department of Human Services 41 | P a ge Youth Justice Family Services Youth Justice program handles referrals to juvenile intake and works in an ongoing capacity with youth ages 10-17 who have been alleged to have committed a criminal or status offense. Delinquency referrals are received by the Youth Justice staff directly from law enforcement. Status offense referrals are typically received from schools (truancy) or from parents (run away from home). In 2025, youth justice intake staff received 39 referrals. Of these 39 referrals, 10 were closed at intake, seven were placed on a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA), 10 were sent to court for a Juvenile Delinquency or Juvenile in Protection or Services, 10 were opened on a Consent Decree and two were transferred to the county where the referred youth resided. The top three crimes for which juveniles were referred were Battery, Criminal Damage to Property, and Disorderly Conduct. Based on level of offense, a juvenile may be relocated to a locked facility at times for the safety of the community. Utilizing secure detention is a last resort as research has shown treating a youth with an institutional solution only teaches them how to be institutionalized. Bayfield County utilized secure detention for five youths for a total of 186 days between all of them in 2025 (length of stay ranged from two to 133 days for respective youth), which was a significant decrease over the 301 days used in 2024. At times, there are referrals received for serious offenses that are required to be referred to and managed by the state Department of Corrections Serious Juvenile Offender program. In 2025, there were two youth referred from Bayfield County whose cases were transferred to be managed by the DOC. These youth were placed at secure facilities Copper Lake School, Lincoln Hills School, and Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center for 27, 11, and 255 days respectively in 2025. It takes substantial, direct work with a juvenile to change patterns of behavior and thinking. Using assessments, coordination of services, and direct contact with the youth and their families, youth justice staff work to facilitate change. Family Services saw a 30% increase of intake referrals compared to intake data in 2024, with situations or factors contributing to the referrals becoming more complex. It should be noted that there was a new data tracking dashboard implemented by DCF in June 2026, which indicates a small discrepancy in the data previously reported for annual tracking for 2024 (small difference in total referrals). This dashboard creates $29,464 $33,900 $28,500 $44,250 $46,778 $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 $50,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Bayfield County Kinship Care Placements 14 10 10 13 19 0 10 20 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Number of Kinship Children Bayfield County Department of Human Services 42 | P a ge current and past data reports on referrals, which will assist staff in being able to access and track referral data more accurately and consistently moving forward. Juvenile Court Referral Numbers January-December 2025 Counseled/Closed, 10, 25% Transferred, 2, 5% Petitions, 10, 26% DPA, 7, 18% Consent Decree, 10, 26% 39 Referrals Male, 15, 68% Female, 7, 32% 22 Juveniles Bayfield County Department of Human Services 43 | P a ge 40 21 15 8 7 13 21 25 14 15 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 JUVENILE COURT REFERRALS Male Female 6 11 3 6 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 0 14 1 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 0 5 10 15 Most Common Juvenile Court Records by Crime 2024 2025 Bayfield County Department of Human Services 44 | P a ge Birth to 3 Program Birth to 3 is Wisconsin’s early intervention special education program for children under the age of three who have at least one of the following: a 25% or greater developmental delay in one or more areas, a formal diagnosis with a likelihood of developmental delay, or unusual / atypical development that is negatively affecting overall development. This program’s direct services must be provided in a child’s natural environment (not a clinical setting) and mostly occur at a child’s home or childcare center with the child and their caregiver. Our contracted direct services are considered a full model, and include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and special education instruction. The number of children referred to and served by Birth to 3 in 2025 was comparable with 2024. A total of 16 children received services in 2025, and 16 received services in 2024. As an early intervention program, Birth to 3 is federally mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Multiple funding sources each provide partial funding for Birth to 3, which together cover the expense for these services. This includes IDEA Part C, commercial health insurance, Medicaid, parental cost share if a family’s income is high enough, and county levy for all remaining expenses. The Birth to 3 costs per year continue to fluctuate and are impacted by competing factors: number of children enrolled, complexity of their needs with frequency of their services, and the type and cost of services provided. $44,115 $28,688 $29,000 $41,587 $93,923 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Birth to 3 Program Costs Per Year 11 18 17 16 16 10 20 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 B- 3 PROGRA M NUMBER OF CONSUMERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 45 | P a ge Children’s Long-Term Support The Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) program is a Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) Waiver approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for eligible children who, because of their disabilities, have substantial limitations in their daily functioning. These children require support above and beyond straight Medicaid funded services to remain in their home and community. CMS approves the CLTS HCBS Waiver on a five-year renewal. This current renewal provided expanded and full funding for all eligible children in Wisconsin. This has meant no waitlists, and enrollment has continued to increase. The current renewal ends December 31, 2026, and Wisconsin is currently reapplying for the next five years. As the program is long-term, children often remain enrolled in CLTS throughout their childhood. Exits occur once youth age out, move to another state, voluntarily disenroll, or are not functionally eligible anymore. In 2025, the total number of children served was 63 across the whole year. As some children were newly enrolled and others exited the program, the number of children enrolled each month was between 51 and 61. This is the highest enrollment for our county since the program’s inception. Costs per year indicated are fully funded by CLTS and represent the investment through CLTS in those enrolled through support items and services by CLTS providers. There is no expense to county levy. Children’s Community Options Program The Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP) is an additional program to support children with disabilities. While all children eligible for CLTS are also eligible for CCOP, not all need to utilize CCOP funding to meet their needs. Each Wisconsin county receives a capped allocation for CCOP that is funded with state General Purpose Revenue. CCOP is often used to fund disability-related supports and services that a child needs, but which are not allowable through CLTS or other funding sources. CCOP offers many of the same service types that CLTS does, but with a few extras unique to this program. $659,079 $631,538 $1,314,300 $1,352,092 $1,682,281 $300,000 $500,000 $700,000 $900,000 $1,100,000 $1,300,000 $1,500,000 $1,700,000 $1,900,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Children's Waivers Cost Per Year 45 48 49 60 63 40 65 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CLTS PROGRAM NUMBER OF CONSUMERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 46 | P a ge Also, not all children who are eligible for CCOP are eligible for CLTS, such as if a child does not have U.S. citizenship. The annual allocation for CCOP has remained the same for several years. When the Wisconsin County Human Service Association proposed recalculating allocations, which would have meant a dramatic cut to Bayfield County’s funds, the CCOP Advisory Committee recommended what became Bayfield County Resolution No. 2025-103, opposing recalculation. A total of 24 children utilized supports and services funded by CCOP in 2025. As overall enrollment continues to grow, the costs for supports and services also increase. Spending all or close to all the capped allocation will likely continue to occur. SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION - Stephanie Eder, Manager The mission of the Support Services Section is to provide support services in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. In support of this mission, the Section manages departmental operations and provides essential administrative support to all Human Services programs. Responsibilities include accounting and financial management, state reporting, reception services, document scanning, records maintenance, correspondence, and a wide range of other operational functions. As noted in the previous year’s report, the search for a new software system continued throughout 2025. The Department of Human Services (DHS) identified a potential solution that could benefit both DHS and Bayfield County by eliminating the need to maintain two separate accounting systems. Evaluation of this option remained ongoing at year-end. The Support Services Section began 2025 fully staffed, while anticipating the retirement of two long-term employees. Through proactive succession planning and cross-training efforts, the Section was well-positioned to maintain operations and service continuity when those retirements occurred later in the year. Bayfield County continued its participation in Workforce Workgroups aimed at attracting and retaining a skilled workforce capable of providing critical services to county residents for years to come. The DHS Financial Manager served on the workgroup focused on increasing workplace $10,191 $15,300 $24,451 $41,892 $30,336 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Children's Community Options Program Cost Per Year 28 30 28 30 24 20 30 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CCOP PROGRAM NUMBER OF CONSUMERS Bayfield County Department of Human Services 47 | P a ge flexibility. The primary objective of the group was to revise and reintroduce a Personal Time Off (PTO) policy after a previous version had not been approved. Following extensive review and collaboration throughout the year, the revised PTO policy was approved and became effective January 1, 2026. The new policy allows employees greater flexibility in the use of paid leave and has contributed to increased staff satisfaction. Support Services staff continued their commitment to professional development during 2025. One Support Staff Clerk completed a Microsoft Excel course through Northwood Technical College during March and April, enhancing skills that support departmental operations and reporting functions. In May, the DHS Financial Manager collaborated with the Bayfield County Maintenance Supervisor to obtain bids for a departmental remodeling project. Planned improvements included painting and replacing carpeting in the Support Services work areas, main mailroom, Family Services hallway, Family Services offices, and the DHS Director’s office. Many of these spaces had not been updated in more than 20 years and were in need of significant updating. In June, a long-term Support Staff Clerk retired after 26 years of service to Bayfield County. Her extensive knowledge of contracts, revenues, and departmental processes represented a significant loss of institutional expertise. However, succession planning efforts ensured that essential functions continued without interruption. The vacant position was filled internally by another Support Staff Clerk, and a new full-time Support Staff Clerk was hired in July to fill the resulting vacancy. Preparation for the annual audit began in May, and the audit team conducted the DHS Single Audit for fiscal year 2024 in July. Support Services staff worked closely with both the audit team and the County Clerk’s Office to prepare audit-ready documentation in advance of the audit. Their collaborative efforts contributed to an efficient audit process. This marked the final audit supported by the DHS Bookkeeper, who later announced her retirement. Development of the 2026 annual budget also began in July. The DHS Director and Financial Manager worked collaboratively to prepare a budget that met the parameters established by the County Administrator, including a zero increase in the county levy. Also in July, the department hired a part-time Support Staff Technology Clerk whose primary responsibility was expanding implementation of the electronic health records system. Previously used only for Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), the goal was to extend the system to additional programs, including Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS), Mental Health, and Adult Protective Services (APS). Significant progress was made throughout the year, with implementation completed or nearing completion in most targeted programs. In August, the eWiSACWIS interface project was successfully completed in advance of the state- mandated year-end deadline. A Support Staff Clerk worked extensively with the County IT Department to ensure timely implementation. The new interface has improved efficiency, enhanced reporting accuracy, and streamlined the monthly processing of out-of-home placement payments. As part of the department’s commitment to continuous learning, several Support Services staff members participated in artificial intelligence training sessions conducted by Professor Bill Oemichen of UW Extension-Madison in August. The sessions provided valuable insights into Bayfield County Department of Human Services 48 | P a ge emerging technologies and their potential applications. In September, two Support Staff members also attended a County IT meeting regarding implementation of a website chatbot. During 2025, increasing delays in rural mail delivery prompted a growing number of foster care providers to request direct deposits for monthly foster care payments. In response, Support Services staff partnered with the County Clerk’s Office and Foster Care Coordinator to transition all out-of-home placement providers to direct deposit. This initiative improved timeliness of payments for foster families, reduced county expenses associated with printing and mailing checks, and increased staff efficiency by eliminating paper check processing. In December, the department celebrated the retirement of the DHS Bookkeeper following 36 years of dedicated service to Bayfield County. Recognizing the importance of a smooth transition, she devoted considerable time and effort to training her successor and sharing her extensive institutional knowledge. The Support Services Section experienced significant change throughout 2025, particularly with the retirement of long-term employees. While the loss of institutional knowledge presented challenges, the department’s ongoing commitment to succession planning, cross-training, and staff development ensured continued operational success. Staff transitions also created opportunities for enhanced collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. The accomplishments achieved during the year reflect the dedication and adaptability of the Support Services team. Building on this progress, the Section remains committed to providing exceptional service to Human Services staff, county residents, and the communities it serves. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 49 | P a ge DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Completed a remodel and moved behavioral health staff into an unused portion of the courthouse that created new office space for DHS staff and improved working conditions for staff. • Implemented use of the new forensic interview room by conducting interviews with children who may have witnessed crimes or may have been the victims of child abuse or neglect in the new space. • DHS successfully hired and transitioned new staff to replace senior staff who retired in 2025 with Family Services, Support Services, and our director. • The Social Isolation grant successfully supported a countywide public awareness campaign, community outreach events, and the creation of the People to People Coalition and Cable Area Social Connections, increasing opportunities for residents to build meaningful social connections. Grant funding also supported the development of the Cable Area Social Connections webpage and installation of a hearing loop at the Town of Cable Community Center to improve accessibility and community engagement. • The Vaccination grant successfully achieved its objectives by providing community outreach, vaccination education, and on-site vaccination opportunities, reaching more than 1,200 individuals and administering 141 vaccinations. The initiative also expanded public health education on topics including mental health, substance use prevention, medication safety, tick-borne illness, and COVID-19, while promoting safe medication and sharps disposal. • The transition of senior nutrition services from Chartwells to the Bayfield County Kitchen was completed successfully with minimal disruption, including the addition of three home- delivered meal routes and the reopening of congregate meal service in Barnes. The transition has resulted in increased participation and positive feedback from participants regarding the quality of the meals. • Improved services to Behavioral Health and Community Programs (BHP) clients by transitioning case review from the BHP Section Manager to the new Mental Health Professional as part of a larger shift when BHP manager was promoted to director role. • Successfully completed the 2025 State of Wisconsin Division of Quality Services biennial audit and program recertification process with no deficiencies noted. Retire all printed records as a complete transition to the Echo/eVantage Electronic Health Records (EHR) system for all data management. These helped to ensure the quality of services to participants in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. • Investigated the feasibility of transitioning after hours/weekend emergency (heating/cooling) crisis calls to the state contractor ESI and reduced the burden on staff assigned the task. • Improved services to FoodShare households by reducing the number of household contact and benefit closures by 10% by training staff and implementing the Unclear Information provision identified in the 2008 Farm Bill. • Started a supply closet with the Foster Parent Grant provided by the State Department of Health Services. • Hired a new clerical position assigned to learn, oversee, expand, and maximize use of the Echo/eVantage electric health record system by hiring our Technology Clerk. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 50 | P a ge DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CALENDAR YEAR 2026 GOALS • Strengthen collaboration across all Human Services sections by expanding interdisciplinary partnerships, enhancing communication, and coordinating service delivery among Behavioral Health and Community Programs, Economic Support, Family Services, Aging and Disability, and Support Services to improve efficiency, promote integrated care, and achieve better outcomes for individuals and families. • Improve fiscal reporting and processes by moving from the Department’s outdated, no longer supported fiscal software system WISSIS to Bayfield County’s new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software program. • Full electronic health record (EHR) integration of Echo/eVantage for all eligible programs. This includes programs like Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS), Adult Protective Services (APS), other A&D programs , and Behavioral Health. • Train one additional staff member in Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance (WHEAP) policy and processing procedures so they can independently assist with program responsibilities, improving workload distribution and service delivery during peak application periods. • Collaborate in establishing a Quality Assurance Team that enhances FoodShare payment accuracy, promotes continuous quality improvement, and ensures compliance with program requirements to reduce financial risk to Bayfield County and partner counties in the Northern IM Consortium. • Update and implement the Elder Nutrition Program Meal Prioritization and Waiting List policies to ensure equitable access to nutrition services, improve program consistency, and effectively manage increasing demand for meals. • Expand outreach to underserved communities by offering one or two pop-up congregate meal sites in Bayfield County, increasing access to nutritious meals, reducing social isolation, and connecting residents with ADRC of the North and Aging Unit services. • Strengthen collaboration with Bayfield County Public Health and the Red Cliff Health Department to coordinate education, outreach, and communication efforts that promote healthy aging, improve community health outcomes, and address the unique needs of Bayfield County residents. • Enhance child passenger safety by maintaining a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician on staff to educate caregivers and employees on the proper selection, installation, and use of child safety seats, reducing the risk of injury during transportation. • Strengthen relationships with foster parents by providing ongoing support, recognition, and educational opportunities through appreciation events and regular foster care training and support meetings. • Expand Youth Justice programming by enhancing behavioral intervention services through staff training in Carey Guides and BITS, strengthening the department's ability to address criminogenic thinking patterns, build positive decision-making skills, and improve outcomes for youth and their families. • Obtain DHS 63 certification for the Community Support Program (CSP) by the end of 2026, transitioning program certification from the contracted provider to Bayfield County to strengthen local oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance long-term program sustainability. • Strengthen collaboration among the Behavioral Health team, law enforcement, crisis providers, hospitals, and other community partners to improve coordination during emergency detentions, resulting in a more efficient, consistent, and person-centered process for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 51 | P a ge DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CALENDAR YEAR 2025 PERFORMANCE INCICATOR(S)/SUMMARY ECONOMIC SUPPORT - Jeanine Spuhler, Manager The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) continues to be an essential resource for Bayfield County residents, particularly during the long and challenging winters that are common in northern Wisconsin. For households struggling to keep up with heating and utility costs, WHEAP helps ensure homes remain safe, warm, and livable throughout the heating season. The Economic Support Services Section plays an important role in making these services accessible by connecting residents with both emergency and preventive energy assistance, responding to heating crises, and helping families navigate barriers that may prevent them from receiving help. This work supports the health, safety, and stability of some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. In 2025, the agency saw a significant increase in furnace repair and replacement services. Furnace repairs increased by 92% compared to 2024, while furnace replacements increased by 29%. These increases reflect the agency’s ongoing efforts to expand outreach and raise awareness of available services among low-income households, families with young children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. Behind these outcomes is a significant amount of work completed by Bayfield County's two Energy Assistance workers, who administer the local WHEAP program. Ensuring residents receive timely assistance requires far more than processing applications. Staff coordinate closely with the Weatherization Agency, the Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund, the Salvation Army, utility providers, contractors, and other community partners to help households address heating emergencies and maintain safe living conditions. This work often involves complex case coordination, crisis response, eligibility determination, and connecting families with multiple sources of assistance. While much of this work occurs behind the scenes, it is critical to ensure vulnerable residents receive the support they need and that no household is left without heat during Wisconsin's cold winter months. Because the agency responds to heating emergencies around the clock, the growth in services provided highlights the importance of maintaining accessible and responsive support. More residents are learning about available assistance and seeking help before a minor furnace issue becomes a full heating emergency. Improved outreach efforts, streamlined application processes, and strong partnerships with community organizations have all contributed to these positive outcomes. The ability to provide furnace repair and replacement assistance is especially important for households that may not have the financial resources to address costly heating system failures on their own. Rising costs for necessities such as food, medical care, housing, and transportation continue to place significant strain on many household budgets. For older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families, these competing expenses often make it difficult to afford unexpected furnace repairs or the replacement of a failing heating system. Combined with 24- hour emergency response, these services help ensure that residents are not left without heat during the coldest months of the year. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 52 | P a ge The substantial growth in services delivered during 2025 demonstrates both the effectiveness of the agency’s outreach efforts and the continuing need for energy assistance in Bayfield County. These results reinforce the critical role WHEAP plays in helping residents maintain safe housing, avoid heating crises, and achieve greater long-term stability. The dedication of staff and strong collaboration with community partners continue to make a meaningful difference for households facing financial hardship, helping ensure that Bayfield County residents remain safe, warm, and supported throughout the winter season. 2025 Households Assisted Count Total Households Applied for Energy Assistance 719 Total Households Paid for Energy Assistance 654 Total Households Paid a HEAT Benefit 647 Total Households Paid a Non-Heating Electric Benefit 390 Total Households Paid a Crisis Benefit 131 Total Households Paid an HVAC Benefit 77 Total Households Paid a Water Conservation Benefit 5 $6,455 $19,649 $12,769 $10,096 $21,383 $71,399 $50,338 $215,566 $109,334 $142,124 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Costs of Furnace Repairs & Replacements Repair Costs Replacement Costs 21 25 45 26 50 16 10 32 17 22 0 25 50 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 NUMBER OF REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS # of Repairs # of Replacements Bayfield County Department of Human Services 53 | P a ge AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES - Brynna Watters-Moffitt, Manager A Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) with the ADRC-N (Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North) provides free confidential services to individuals, ages 18-59 with a physical or developmental disability, mental illness, or substance abuse disorder. The DBS answers questions related to Social Security, Medicare, health insurance and/or other public and private benefits. They also assist those who have barriers to access benefits for which they are eligible. Tracking the activities of the Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) Program provides a measurement to gauge the efforts, activities, and success of the DBS. It also provides an idea of the financial impact due to the efforts of the Disability Benefit Specialist. Decisions made by the Social Security Administration (SSA) continued to take longer than the four to six months they have taken in the past. Initial applications took longer to be processed by the local SSA field office before being sent to the Disability Determination Bureau. Currently, the SSA has indicated initial applications are expected to take 12 months after they reach the Disability Determination Bureau and reconsideration appeals are expected to take another 12 months or more. This means the number of open cases is growing while individuals wait for a formal decision from the SSA. For parts of 2025, the DBS who typically covers Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron counties, covered all five counties due to staff shortages in those counties. Per the Summary Report for all five counties covered by the DBS- January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, the Disability Benefit Specialist, served a total of 261 unduplicated clients with 155 new unduplicated clients. In the area of Intake Counts, 125 intakes were carried over, there were 147 new intakes, and 161 intakes were closed with a remaining 111 intakes. In 2025, the positive monetary impact was $899,459. Of the 161 cases closed, 122 were income benefit applications, including Food Share, General Assistance, SSI/SSDI eligibility and post entitlement applications. The Elder Benefit Specialist (EBS) helps solve problems associated with obtaining and keeping private or governmental benefits. The EBS is trained to understand and master the extensive and complicated paperwork associated with benefit programs. The EBS is available to provide information, assistance, and representation to individuals 60 years of age and older who need help accessing public benefits such as FoodShare, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, and Social Security. Since 2021, the average total of clients served by the EBS has been 525. In 2025, the total number of unduplicated clients was 524 with 317 new unduplicated clients. Regarding Intake Counts in 2025, there were 174 intakes carried over, 403 new intakes, 401 intakes closed, and 176 remaining. When client data is entered by an EBS there is often a monetary impact associated with the interaction. The dollar amount of monetary impact is determined by the state or federal government. After assistance has been rendered, the information is entered into a database and the amount of money associated with that assistance is calculated. Monetary impact is a significant component of the EBS program. The money individuals receive because of the efforts of the EBS is often spent fueling the local economy. In 2025, the total value of the efforts of the EBS was $2,916,731. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 54 | P a ge Another benchmark for the EBS is documented time spent on direct legal services work. The expectation is that an EBS will bill 40% of their time to specific clients. The remaining time is spent on general office work, training, and other program areas such as Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, supporting the AARP Tax Aide Program and other duties. The billable time for the Bayfield County EBS meets the standard in 2025. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SERVICES - Tom Croteau, Manager CCS continues to focus on increasing high-quality referrals that result in successful enrollments and sustained engagement in services. Over the past five years, staff have invested significant effort in educating community members and provider networks about the CCS program and the individuals who are most likely to benefit from its services. In 2025, these outreach efforts expanded following the addition of a Mental Health Professional (MHP), allowing more staff time for community engagement. Regional Quality Assurance staff also developed new educational materials and met with regional partners, while CCS staff participated in community events to increase program awareness. CCS received 60 referrals in 2025, compared to 35 in 2024. Of those referrals, 29 resulted in program enrollment, compared to 12 in 2024. While referral volume increased substantially, the referral-to-intake ratio remained similar, suggesting continued growth in program awareness but an ongoing need to educate referral sources on appropriate CCS referrals. In 2026, outreach efforts will continue with behavioral health providers, including Tamarack Health's Behavioral Health Unit and other community partners, to improve referral quality. Encouragingly, 27 of the 29 enrollments remained in the program for at least three months, demonstrating strong retention among enrolled participants. Repeat referrals also remain an area for improvement. In 2025, three individuals accounted for multiple referrals during the year. Two ultimately enrolled in CCS, although only one remained in services for at least three months. Reviewing these cases will help determine whether additional education for referral sources or individuals, or referral to more appropriate services, may better meet their needs. 45 44 49 35 60 31 27 20 12 29 24 22 16 11 27 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CCS: Referrals, Intakes and Quality Intakes Referrals Intakes Quality Referrals Bayfield County Department of Human Services 55 | P a ge Bayfield County Crisis Line The Bayfield County Crisis Line is part of an 11-county regional crisis system that provides 24- hour telephone access to mental health professionals for individuals experiencing emotional distress or behavioral health crises. The Crisis Line also serves as a resource for law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community members by providing crisis intervention, consultation, and referrals to local services. Bayfield County residents made 78 calls to the Crisis Line in 2025, compared to 73 calls in 2024. While the increase in calls was modest, Bayfield County represented 4.10% of all consortium calls, up from 2.25% in 2024 due to a decrease in overall call volume across the consortium. A number of calls were made by individuals seeking ongoing reassurance and behavioral health support throughout the year. The Crisis Line continues to be promoted through the Department of Human Services, local healthcare providers, the County website, printed educational materials, and discharge planning at Tamarack Health's Behavioral Health Unit. In addition to providing an important after-hours resource, the Crisis Line fulfills Wisconsin's statutory county crisis response requirements independent of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Emergency Detentions Emergency Detentions (EDs) occur when an individual is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis that presents a danger to themselves or others and requires involuntary hospitalization. County Behavioral Health staff coordinate with law enforcement, healthcare providers, family members, and Corporation Counsel to complete the legal process and provide ongoing monitoring and case management when court-ordered commitments or settlement agreements are established. There were 32 Emergency Detentions in 2025, compared to 25 in 2024. Juvenile Emergency Detentions increased slightly to six, up from four in 2024, but remained well below the unusually high total of 13 in 2023. Overall, detention activity appears to be returning to more typical pre- 35 9 16 12 16 12 21 17 9 12 18 2021 18 14 11 27 1412 14 8 15 12 32 89 58 47 50 73 78 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Crisis Line Calls 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Annual Total Bayfield County Department of Human Services 56 | P a ge pandemic levels. Continued expansion of CCS and Behavioral Health case management services may also be contributing to earlier intervention and stabilization, reducing the need for involuntary hospitalization for some individuals. 3 0 9 9 9 28 17 14 12 23 4 2 13 4 6 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Emergency Detentions by Category SUD MH JUV Vacant BH and Comm Programs Manager MH Professi onal Jamie Allen Case Manag e r Chris Beirl Service Faci l itator/ SAC Alan Spaude-Filipc zak Mental Health Professional Mol ly Randa Servi ce Faci litator Vanessa Sowl Service Facilitator/ SAC Step hanie Tuto r Service Faci l itator/ SAC Vanessa Pierce Case Manager Bayfield County Department of Human Services Organizational Chart Bayfiel d County Department of Human Servi ces as of 1 2/1 9/2025 Tom Croteau Director Jo Beth Gonzalez Family Services Manager Stephanie Eder F inancial Manager Brynna Watters-Moffitt Aging & Disability Manager Brittany Anderson Social Worker Melissa Berthiaume Social Worker VACANT Fam ily Speciali st Keldi Merto n Case Manager E l aina Majetich Soci al Worker Aide Rebecca Benton Youth Justi ce Case Manager VACANT Social Worker/C ST Hayley Weyers Chi l dren w/Di sabi lity P rogram Superv i s or 8. Y S Coordi nat or M ichelle Arganb right Youth Services Coordinator Sierra Pugh Youth Services Coordinator Alice Wilson Youth Servi ces Coordinator Niki Grueneis Clerk Heather Gilbertson Clerk Angela Lazorik Clerk Christopher O' Dell Clerk Sarah Traaholt Clerk Kathy Wolfram-Moran Bookkeeper Ann Ehler Technology Clerk Alexander Erickson Adult Protecti ve Services Marianne Johnson Elderly Benefit Speci a l ist Lindi Olson Aging Services Special ist Ann Marie Mackin Agi ng Servi ces Special i st Jamie Mackin Disab ility Benefit Special ist Madi Mac kin Soci a l Worker Aide M i chel e Reiswig Adult Protecti ve Servi ces Carol yn Novak El derly Nutrition Program Supervi sor Jon Berthe l , Kira Castl e/ Jody Johnson, Gary Smith, Ed Stossel & Sub Drivers Sheila Bergm an, Laurie Guci nski, Wendy Hudack Mea l Site F acil itators Jeanine Sp uhler Economi c Support Manager Danielle Colby Economic Support Special ist Colleen Detjens Economic Support Speci a l ist Isabel Ford Economi c Support Speciali st Katy Hansen Economi c Support Speciali st Aaron Kalmon Economi c Support Specialist Jessica Soulier Economic Support Speci a l ist K: G e n e ra l -Annua l Re po rts- O r g a nizati o na l C h a rt-St a ff 57 I Page Bayfield County Department of Human Services 58 | P a ge Section Programs *Mandated Services AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES/ADRC-N BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ECONOMIC SUPPORT SERVICES FAMILY SERVICES Aging Programs: *Home Delivered Meals *Congregate Meal Sites *Family Caregiver Support *Supportive Home Care & Chore Services *Health Promotion & Disease Prevention – Evidence-Based Programs *Specialized Transportation Services Adult Protective Services: *Vulnerable Adult & Elder Abuse Investigations *Guardianships *Protective Placements ADRC-N: *Information & Assistance Specialists *Long-term care options counseling *Transitional services for youth *Elder Benefit Specialist *Disability Benefit Specialist *Dementia Care Specialist Case Management Comprehensive Assessments Community Support Program *Court Ordered Treatment – SUD & MH *Emergency Detention – SUD and Mental Health *Mental Health/SUD Resource Information and Assistance Residential Support Services Substance Use Disorder Services *Treatment – SUD and Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Supports *Caretaker Supplement (CTS) *FoodShare (FS) *Front-end Verification and Public Assistance Fraud Investigation and Collection Interim Assistance (GR) Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund (KWWF) *Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus *Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) *Wisconsin Shares (Childcare Subsidy Program) *Case Management Services for Children and Families (Voluntary and Court Ordered) *Child Abuse/Neglect, Initial Assessment, and Child Welfare Reports *Child Day Care Provider Certification *Youth Justice & Child Protective Services – on call 24/7 *Foster Home Licensing *Access Information and Referral In-Home & Out of Home Family Services *Juvenile Court Intake *Kinship Care Program *Out-of-Home Placements *Birth to Three *Children’s Community Option Program *Children’s Long-Term Support *Child Welfare Prevention Services Bayfield County Department of Human Services 59 | P a ge SUMMARY The Bayfield County Department of Human Services (DHS) continued to respond to growing and increasingly complex service needs throughout 2025. Demand remained high across multiple programs, including Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS), community-based behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. While several program areas experienced continued growth, the department maintained a strong commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services while responsibly managing available resources. Recruitment and retention remained an ongoing challenge, particularly in specialized positions. Despite these challenges, the department successfully strengthened staffing in several areas, expanded internal collaboration, and continued investing in employee development to support long-term organizational stability. Highlights from 2025 include: • Continued growth of the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program, which expanded the number of individuals served while maintaining high-quality, community- based behavioral health services. The program also completed its biennial state certification with no deficiencies. • Strengthened behavioral health crisis response through continued implementation of Virtual Crisis Care (AVEL), providing 24/7 access to licensed behavioral health professionals for law enforcement and community members experiencing a mental health crisis. • Expanded collaboration among Behavioral Health, law enforcement, hospitals, emergency responders, and community partners to improve crisis response, care coordination, and transitions for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. • Continued rebuilding and stabilization of the Family Services Section through strategic hiring, mentoring, and restructuring efforts, resulting in improved staffing and enhanced service delivery. • Ongoing growth in the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) program while continuing to ensure all eligible children received services despite increasing enrollment. • Successful transition and continued expansion of senior nutrition services, including increased participation in congregate dining and home-delivered meals. • Continued implementation of initiatives funded through the Social Isolation Grant, increasing opportunities for community engagement, social connectedness, and accessibility for residents across Bayfield County. • Strengthened partnerships with the Bayfield County Health Department to provide community outreach, health education, vaccination opportunities, and medication safety initiatives throughout the county. • Continued investment in trauma-informed services through partnerships that support first responders, community members, and individuals experiencing significant life events. • Ongoing improvements to department facilities and workspaces to better support staff collaboration and service delivery. Providing effective human services continues to require flexibility, innovation, and strong partnerships. As community needs evolve and federal and state funding uncertainties continue, the department remains committed to adapting services while protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Bayfield County residents. Bayfield County Department of Human Services 60 | P a ge The accomplishments outlined throughout this report reflect the dedication of the Department's employees, community providers, partner agencies, volunteers, and County leadership. Their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to public service make it possible for the Department of Human Services to fulfill its mission of protecting and improving the quality of life for the individuals and families we serve. On behalf of the Department, I extend my sincere appreciation to our staff, Human Services Board, County Board, partner organizations, and the many community members who support this important work. It is a privilege to serve alongside such dedicated professionals in meeting the needs of Bayfield County. Thank you, Thomas R. Crouton Director Citizen Committee Member Application Citizens interested in serving on any county committee should complete and submit this form. First Name Beverly Last Name Lindell Address1 87385 Eagle Bluff Address2 PO 501 City Bayfield State Wisconsin Zip 54814 Are you a Bayfield County Resident? Yes Have you previously served on a county committee, board or commission? Yes If yes, which committee, board or commission? Family and Behavioral Health Services Home Phone Field not completed. Cell Phone 7152096813 Email Address bjlindell8@gmail.com Date 7/7/2026 What City/Town/Village are you a Resident of? Town of Bayfield Committee Family and Behavioral Health Services List of Qualifications Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist retired Licensed Psychologist Mn retired Employed private and public sector since 1985 President AAMFT Alaska Citizen Committee Member Application Citizens interested in serving on any county committee should complete and submit this form. First Name Beverly Last Name Patterson Address1 67235 FR 419 Address2 Field not completed. City Mason State WI Zip 54856 Are you a Bayfield County Resident? Yes Have you previously served on a county committee, board or commission? Yes If yes, which committee, board or commission? FBHSAC Home Phone 7157462151 Cell Phone 7154130576 Email Address bjpiper2@gmail.com Date 7/7/2026 What City/Town/Village are you a Resident of? Pilsen Committee FBHSAC List of Qualifications BA in Social Work, Masters work in Public Administration. 34 years as a Child Support Director in two counties (Ashland and Kenosha). Currently a volunteer, certified peer specialist and board Treasurer for Genesis 1990, Inc., a mental health peer recovery center in Ashland (retired from social work and child support administrator. Citizen Committee Member Application First Name Holly Last Name Tourdot Address1 88295 Stage Road City Cornucopia State Wisconsin Zip 54827 Are you a Bayfield County Resident? Yes Have you previously served on a county committee, board or commission? No If yes, which committee, board or commission? Field not completed. Home Phone Field not completed. Cell Phone 7152091206 Email Address hollytourdot@gmail.com Date 7/2/2026 What City/Town/Village are you a Resident of? Bell Committee coordination committee for CCS List of Qualifications I am a Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) client, as was my adult Daughter, and her Friend. But I have a bachelors of science degree in Child and Family Studies from The University of Wisconsin - Madison - School of Human Ecology and I worked in Janesville Wisconsin for at the domestic violence shelter (YWCA Alternatives) as an advocate and shelter attendant for four years. I have mental health issues but I am also a creative thinker and have experience both as a recipient and a provider.