Regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, May 28, 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 & Minutes/DHS Board/Agendas/2026 DHS Board Agendas/2026-04-23 DHS Board Info FROM: Tom Croteau, Director DATE: May 21, 2026 RE: MEETING NOTICE The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board will hold the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 28, 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/245543699253640?p=yWkuxoPVY2DDQNm9nl Meeting ID: 245 543 699 253 640 Passcode: ix7vg7Pb Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,807734088# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 807 734 088# 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 & Minutes/DHS Board/Agendas/2026 DHS Board Agendas/2026-04-23 DHS Board Info The agenda: Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Opportunity for Public Comment, Review and Approval of the April 23, 2026, Meeting Minutes, Program Presentation – Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program Overview – Hayley Weyers, Monthly Section Reports, Monthly Reports, Discussion and Possible Action – Consider Proposed Committee Recommendations to Appoint Jacqueline Rae-Ledin to the Aging and Disability Advisory Committee, Discussion and Possible Action – Consider Proposed Committee Recommendation to Appoint Carol Radtke, Marilyn Jenkins, and Sandy Galer to the Nutrition Advisory 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 May 28 , 202 6 James Crandall - Chair Marty Milanowski - Vice Chair Susan Rosa Jeremy Oswald - Citizen Member Amy Nigbor - Citizen Member Jeff Holte Donna Lundin – Citizen Member Teri Hanson - Citizen Member RE: May 28 , 202 6 , 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 Bay field 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., 17 3 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 T hursday , May 28 , 20 2 6 , at 4:00 p.m. R emote connectivity is availabl e . 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/245543699253640?p=yWkuxoPVY2DDQNm9nl Meeting ID: 245 543 699 253 640 Passcode: ix7vg7Pb Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715 - 318 - 2087,,807734088# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 807 734 088# 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. Jamie Tucker 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 person, 15 minutes total.) 4. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and Approval of the April 23, 2026, Meeting Minutes 5. Program Presentation – Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program Overview- Hayley Weyers 6. Monthly Section Reports A. Support Services – Stephanie Eder B. Aging & Disability Services – Brynna Watters-Moffitt C. Economic Support Services – Jeanine Spuhler D. Behavioral Health and Community Programs – Jo Beth Gonzalez E. Family Services – Hayley Weyers 7. Monthly Reports A. Financial B. Training 8. Discussion and Possible Action – Consider Proposed Committee Recommendation to Appoint Jacqueline Rae-Ledin to the Aging and Disability Advisory Committee. 9. Discussion and Possible Action – Consider Proposed Committee Recommendation to Appoint Carol Radtke, Marilyn Jenkins, and Sandy Galer to the Nutrition Advisory Committee. 10. Other (Informational Items) • Staff appreciation email- Vanessa (Ness) Pierce 11. 2026 Meeting Dates A. June 25, 2026, in the County Board Room, will include the Public Hearing on 2027 DHS budget and opportunity for comments regarding Bayfield County’s Policies and Procedures for Equal Opportunity in Employment, Service Delivery, and Language Access. B. August 4, 2025 (July/August meeting) C. September 24, 2026 D. October 22, 2026 E. December 1, 2026 (November/December meeting) 12. 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\2026-05-28 DHS Board Info\MEETING AGENDA – 5 28 2026.docx K: agendas & minutes/DHS Board/agendas/agenda narrative Department of Human Services Board Meeting May 28, 2026 4:00 PM AGENDA NARRATIVE 8. The Aging and Disability Advisory Committee (ADAC) recommends the appointment of Jacqueline Rae-Ledin to the Aging and Disability Advisory Committee. Jacquine is a Bayfield County resident that has extensive experience working with Head Start Programs, personal experience with caring for aging family members, and volunteers for the congregate senior meals in Washburn. Her application is in the agenda packet. 9. The Nutrition Advisory Council (NAC) recommends the appointments of Carol Radtke, Marilyn Jenkins, and Sandy Galer to the Nutrition Advisory Committee. All three are Bayfield County residents. • Carol has experience working with county programs as an operator of an adult family home and volunteers at both congregate senior meal sites in Washburn. • Marilyn has worked as an EMT and is actively involved with the retired population in Cable amongst other experiences. • Sandy is an active volunteer in her community including a co-site manager for the Port Wing Senior Meal site. Their applications are in the agenda packet. 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 EOC & Virtual April 23, 2026 K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-04-23\2026-4-23_BCDHS_Board_meeting_minutes - DRAFT.docx 1 Milanowski made a motion to close nominations and elect James Crandall as the Chair. Rosa seconded the motion. No discussion. All in favor. Motion passed. Board Members Present: James Crandall, Teri Hanson, Jeff Holte*, Donna Lundin, Marty Milanowski, Amy Nigbor, Jeremy Oswald, Sue Rosa Board Members Absent: Others Present: Tom Croteau*, Stephanie Eder, Marianne Johnson, Christopher O’Dell, Jeanine Spuhler, Brynna Watters- Moffitt, Hayley Weyers *virtual Call to Order and Introductions Croteau called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m. Introductions were made. Opportunity for Public Comment Crandall opened the floor for Public Comment. Discussion and Possible Action – Call for Nominations of DHS Board Chair (three times, no seconds required)  Croteau called for nominations three times.  Milanowski nominated James Crandall. Discussion and Possible Action – Election of DHS Chair Discussion and Possible Action – Call for Nominations of DHS Board Vice Chair (three times, no seconds required)  Crandall called for nominations three times.  Rosa nominated Marty Milanowski. Discussion and Possible Action – Election of DHS Vice Chair Discussion and Possible Action – Review and approval of the March 26, 2026, meeting minutes. Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Hanson, to approve March 26, 2026, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion passed. DRAFT: Subject to change at the next BCDHS Board meeting Rosa made a motion to close nominations and elect Marty Milanowski as the Vice Chair. Lundin seconded the motion. No discussion. All in favor. Motion passed. BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING EOC & Virtual April 23, 2026 K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-04-23\2026-4-23_BCDHS_Board_meeting_minutes - DRAFT.docx 2 Program Presentation – Elderly Benefits Specialist, Marianne Johnson  Johnson explained her role as Elderly Benefits Specialist (EBS) to the board. o The elder benefit specialist (EBS) provides information, assistance, and advocacy with public benefits, housing, and customer issues to individuals 60 years of age and older. EBS coordinates outreach and education to older people, service providers, and professionals in the community. EBS acts as a consultant to other service providers and professionals. Services by EBS are provided free of charge. o Funding for the EBS program is through legal aid resources in WI. WI developed a unique program in which each county has an EBS which is supervised by an attorney to provide legal assistance to residents.  Johnson explained the duties EBS perform. o Advocate to preserve, protect, and expand the rights and benefits of older people o Provide education and assistance with benefit programs, including evaluating potential eligibility and helping with the application process o Counsel on health insurance plan and coverage options o Read, interpret, and apply regulations regarding benefits, and work with their legal service provider for clarification o Under the direction of the program attorney, prepare evidence and briefs for appeals of denied benefits; provide advocacy and representation in administrative hearings and grievance procedures, including hearings before an Administrative Law Judge o Provide public education and/or training on issues affecting the rights and benefits of older adults o Develop and present informational materials for the media, organizations, and the public o Adhere to confidentiality standards, same standards as attorneys o Consult regularly with their program attorney through GWAAR regarding individual cases and general caseload and attend mandatory training from supervising attorneys as scheduled throughout the year  Johnson discussed the programs EBS work with. o Social Security income programs such as SSI, SS disability or SS retirement o Foodshare, internet, phone bills o Housing and utilities including evictions, tenant rights, and financial assistance programs o Health Insurance Medicare, Medicaid, SeniorCare, retiree coverage o The vast majority of her time is spent working on healthcare issues. Helping people new to Medicare understand their options, and Medicare 101 trainings. Helping people with Medicare with issues that arise with coverage and problem-solving things like network issues and Medication coverage. Helping people understand the guidelines for various types of Medicaid and assisting with applications as appropriate.  Johnson explained the monetary impact of her role and how it differs from Economic Support. o In a typical year the monetary impact of my role is at least 2.2 million dollars. Meaning I assist people with getting benefits they are entitled to which totals about 2.2 million dollars annually. o During Medicare OEP I continue to increase the number of people I assist each year. This past fall it was about 280 people during OEP and around 340 through the end of March when Medicare Advantage Plan enrollment ends. During that time, I assist people with BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING EOC & Virtual April 23, 2026 K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-04-23\2026-4-23_BCDHS_Board_meeting_minutes - DRAFT.docx 3 evaluating their prescription and/or drug coverage for the next year as these plans change on a yearly basis.  Rosa asked how Wisconsin’s program is unique. Johnson explained that Wisconsin is the only state whose program uses legal assistance funds to provide support and supervision to EBS to every county in the state.  Johnson discussed how she also coordinates the AARP tax assistance that is held in the county board room and the farmer’s market voucher program.  Oswald asked what barriers she faces in her position. Johnson explained there are many time constraints, and she cannot help people with Marketplace. She believes this is because the open enrollment runs concurrently with the Medicare open enrollment.  Oswald asked if the Big, Beautiful Bill will affect the people she helps. Johnson said people will receive less benefits, even if they’re using the same programs they have previously used. She added that some resources will no longer be available. Monthly Section Reports Family Services (FS) – Hayley Weyers  Weyers provided staffing updates o I am orienting to my new role, and all the critical work this amazing team in Family Services is providing. Lots of policies, portals, and regular technical assistance meeting opportunities, and already went down multiple rabbit holes for emergent situations have come up since last week Monday. Really enjoying the challenge. o Melissa Berthiaume has been promoted to Social Worker III, which recognizes her as a Child Welfare County Lead and Supervisor. She brings a wealth of knowledge, a passion for best practice, and over a decade of experience with Child Protective Services. o We have hired for the CPS Case Manager vacancy, with an individual coming to this work from our local school system. We are eager for her to join us in June. o The Social Worker Aide half-time position is vacant and posted still, along with the full- time CLTS Youth Support and Service Coordinator position. There has been a lot of interest in these and hoping next month I can announce updates on these.  Weyers discussed out of home institutional placements. o Transition planning home (still a multi-month process) for a couple of these. o Another placement remains ongoing currently. o Learned of and in planning around an additional placement for which we’re striving to engage our best practice of making clear at the outset that our goal is for a short term stay during with the youth can get targeted and intensive services, planning at the beginning for discharge back to the community and how to carry over support strategies to continue that individual’s progress after the stay.  Weyers discussed Children’s System of Care Policy Academy. o A “System of Care” to fidelity is when programs are linked in such a way that families are at the center, and the multiple programs organize themselves around the family instead BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING EOC & Virtual April 23, 2026 K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-04-23\2026-4-23_BCDHS_Board_meeting_minutes - DRAFT.docx 4 of the family being in position where they may feel they are left to navigate all the services and rules or figure it out on their own. o All systems of care have strengths and areas of improvement. o First time the State is offering this, and we applied and were accepted. o We’ll be guided through a reflection and assessment process how our current programs for children work together as a system, identify areas of improvement, prioritizing to just a few focused strategies, and then make a clear plan and monitoring our progress. o This process will be for 6 months, with the intent that it sets the stage for further growth. Aging and Disability Services (A&D) – Brynna Watters-Moffitt  Watters-Moffitt stated we are having difficulty finding drivers for our Volunteer Driver Program. Two of the current ones have resigned. Watters-Moffitt and Eder discussed some of the issues the drivers face, such as taxing of their mileage and the car insurance needed to be a volunteer driver.  Watters-Moffitt is working on solutions for this problem and will make sure that this is a focus for 2026.  Watters-Moffitt stated that the seven congregate meal sites and the 6 home-delivered meal routes are very successful. Three of the home-delivered meal cars are due to be replaced, which everyone is excited about.  Watters-Moffitt reported that Adult Protective Services (APS) is very busy with many complicated cases. Thirty of their 37 placements are outside of Bayfield County. The APS workers must meet the people in those placements at their current locations to write reports, so there is a lot of driving time involved. APS recently completed their 2025 reporting to the state. The number of cases in 2025 was over twice the number of cases in 2024.  Watters-Moffitt expressed concern that her staff will get burnt out. Nigbor asked if there has been discussion about contracting out the annual reviews, and that she does them for Sawyer County. Watters-Moffitt stated she will look into that.  Watters-Moffitt has reached out to other counties to see if they are seeing the same trends. She will have more information next month.  Watters-Moffitt stated that ADRC-N is still busy meeting with people and providing resources. Support Services (SS) – Stephanie Eder  Heather Gilbertson is currently working on the 942/943 report, which provides a comprehensive summary of all expenses and revenues received in 2025. This report is submitted to the state annually.  Cross training continues to be a priority among Support Staff: o Sarah Traaholt is training Niki Grueneis on eWISACWIS. o Christopher O’Dell is learning revenue processes from Traaholt. BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING EOC & Virtual April 23, 2026 K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-04-23\2026-4-23_BCDHS_Board_meeting_minutes - DRAFT.docx 5  Ann Ehler continues to work in Echo, including Behavioral Health setup, ongoing maintenance of CLTS and A&D programs, and associated billing functions.  Traaholt and Grueneis are progressing on the DHS vault project, which involves consolidating records into a single system and applying the retention policy to guide document retention and destruction.  Angie Lazorik has been updating the DHS Board member packets in anticipation of our new board members.  Traaholt and Ehler are working to ensure ADA compliance for the Human Services section of the county’s website. All PDF documents must meet compliance standards by April 2027. o ADA-compliant PDFs must adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. This includes ensuring text is searchable, images contain alternative text descriptions, headings follow a logical structure, and the reading order is compatible with screen readers.  Weyers explained the need for ADA compliance for documents on the website. Economic Support Services Section Manager – Jeanine Spuhler  Spuhler explained there were a few issues Economic Support had to deal with due to the storm from Friday, April 17.  Spuhler announced they received $30,000 for energy assistance funding.  Spuhler discussed the 2025 Wisconsin Act 116 which provides funds for Income Maintenance (IM) agencies to review benefit calculations for FoodShare/SNAP cases before benefits are paid out to reduce our SNAP payment error rate with the goal of avoiding the new federal requirement to pay a portion of SNAP benefits as required under a new federal law. The stated goal is to maintain a payment error rate under 6%. The NIMC has $672,000 to use before the end of the 2026 fiscal year and will have the same amount for 2027. The NIMC is working on a plan to have existing workers shift into these positions. They will then hire more staff to handle regular maintenance. Behavioral Health and Community Programs (BHCP) – JoBeth Gonzalez  Eder provided Gonzalez’s update in her absence: o Greetings from my new role as Behavioral Health & Community Programs Manager, which I officially began on April 6, 2026. o I met with Attorney Marissa Lee, who provides legal representation in the Behavioral Health program areas related to Emergency Detention, Commitments, and Settlement Agreements in mental health proceedings. I look forward to continuing to strengthen this collaboration and supporting effective, efficient processes moving forward. o Hayley Weyers began her role as Family Services Manager this week and we continue to have the opportunity to connect regarding the transition of roles. The unit is in great hands, and I look forward to seeing its continued growth and progress! o The quarterly CCS Coordination Committee meeting was held this week. Ashland and Bayfield County CCS programs operate under a shared services model—while they remain separate programs, certain staff and many supports are shared across both counties. The BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING EOC & Virtual April 23, 2026 K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-04-23\2026-4-23_BCDHS_Board_meeting_minutes - DRAFT.docx 6 agenda was robust, including several policy updates, many of which have been previously discussed by the committee. CCS is a comprehensive program with many important components and requirements. As I continue to settle into my role, I appreciate the breadth of services CCS offers and the meaningful impact it provides to our community members! There are 60 participants currently enrolled in the Bayfield program and this number continues to grow. o I also attended the weekly CCS team meeting. A notable update to this program is that funding has been confirmed through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, in alignment with CCS program guidelines, to support the purchase of two vehicles designated for CCS staff. These vehicles will enhance staff’s ability to meet with participants in the community, help relieve demand on the shared DHS fleet, and replace one vehicle nearing the end of its lifecycle. This is a positive development, and staff are looking forward to its implementation this year. o Finally, I have wrapped up meetings individually with each member of the Behavioral Health staff. The Behavioral Health Program has two Behavioral Health workers (shared duties in Family Services too), 4 CCS Service Facilitators and a Mental Health Professional along with the Manager. They are a dedicated team of knowledgeable, client-centered professionals offering high-quality service and support. I look forward to our work in this program together for the community!  Rosa asked if anyone in CCS tries to use BART for their medical appointments. Croteau stated they try all viable options, however, there are not enough transportation programs in the community to meet the needs of those in the county. Monthly Reports Monthly Financial Reports were reviewed and retained. Other – Information Items  Staff recognition email – Colleen Detjens Future Meetings  May 28, 2026  June 25, 2026 (Public Hearing)  August 4, 2026 (July/August meeting) Crandall adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m. Submitted by Christopher L. O’Dell, Clerk III Monthly Board Report Through 04/30/26 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 4,564,753.00 104,673.65 .00 2,042,772.99 2,521,980.01 45 2,218,160.82 Department 52 - AMSO .00 .00 .00 76.36 .00 139.86 (139.86) +++ 69.50 Department 53 - Family Services 328,944.00 .00 328,944.00 67,182.68 .00 111,098.95 217,845.05 34 124,732.85 Department 54 - Economic Support 663,729.00 .00 663,729.00 57,476.48 .00 112,800.11 550,928.89 17 172,621.13 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities 5,100.00 .00 5,100.00 35.00 .00 70.00 5,030.00 1 2,122.45 Department 56 - GWAAR 352,161.00 .00 352,161.00 32,662.67 .00 131,258.74 220,902.26 37 34,205.44 Department 57 - DHS BHP 2,399,161.00 .00 2,399,161.00 122,999.02 .00 708,630.43 1,690,530.57 30 585,309.00 Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co 122,677.00 .00 122,677.00 7,298.00 .00 17,904.00 104,773.00 15 14,186.00 Department 59 - ADRC-North 181,821.00 .00 181,821.00 1,214.00 .00 16,124.00 165,697.00 9 16,386.00 REVENUE TOTALS $8,618,346.00 $0.00 $8,618,346.00 $393,617.86 $0.00 $3,140,799.08 $5,477,546.92 36% $3,167,793.19 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 62,614.27 .00 237,157.32 653,927.68 27 227,754.30 Department 53 - Family Services 2,911,546.00 .00 2,911,546.00 219,401.22 .00 627,805.74 2,283,740.26 22 827,203.78 Department 54 - Economic Support 606,039.00 .00 606,039.00 48,667.44 .00 173,246.42 432,792.58 29 164,380.86 Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities 527,452.00 .00 527,452.00 20,158.92 .00 276,475.49 250,976.51 52 366,836.53 Department 56 - GWAAR 859,878.00 .00 859,878.00 66,801.50 .00 216,433.87 643,444.13 25 234,382.63 Department 57 - DHS BHP 2,447,252.00 .00 2,447,252.00 214,387.28 .00 496,255.30 1,950,996.70 20 484,718.02 Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co 193,817.00 .00 193,817.00 12,783.19 .00 42,191.14 151,625.86 22 38,818.52 Department 59 - ADRC-North 181,277.00 .00 181,277.00 12,463.06 .00 45,316.25 135,960.75 25 69,580.31 EXPENSE TOTALS $8,618,346.00 $0.00 $8,618,346.00 $657,276.88 $0.00 $2,114,881.53 $6,503,464.47 25% $2,413,674.95 Fund 235 - Human Services Totals REVENUE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 393,617.86 .00 3,140,799.08 5,477,546.92 36% 3,167,793.19 EXPENSE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 657,276.88 .00 2,114,881.53 6,503,464.47 25% 2,413,674.95 Fund 235 - Human Services Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($263,659.02) $0.00 $1,025,917.55 ($1,025,917.55) $754,118.24 Grand Totals REVENUE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 393,617.86 .00 3,140,799.08 5,477,546.92 36% 3,167,793.19 EXPENSE TOTALS 8,618,346.00 .00 8,618,346.00 657,276.88 .00 2,114,881.53 6,503,464.47 25% 2,413,674.95 Grand Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($263,659.02) $0.00 $1,025,917.55 ($1,025,917.55) $754,118.24 Run by Stephanie Eder on 05/13/2026 08:47:23 AM Page 1 of 1 Bayfield County Department of Human Services 2025 Updated Budget Monitoring 1 Expenses % of Budget 2025 Budget YTD Final % Projected Year End AMSO Allocated Economic Support Section 6.2% 736,162 749,225 102% 749,225 Behavioral Health & Community Section 21.6% 2,578,414 2,564,262 99% 2,564,263 Crisis Line 1.0% 115,000 115,000 100% 115,000 Family Services Section 54.0% 6,452,472 3,115,991 48% 3,170,805 Aging & Disability Section 5.6% 670,882 590,450 88% 590,450 GWAAR Section 7.7% 922,866 944,924 102% 944,924 ADRC-Bayfield 1.8% 211,573 204,503 97% 204,504 ADRC-North 1.6% 192,252 211,609 110% 211,609 County ARPA 0.6% 75,377 72,883 97% 72,883 Totals 100% 11,954,998 $ 8,568,846$ 72% 8,623,664 $ Revenues % of Budget 2025 Budget YTD Final % Projected Year End ST/FED Revenue: State & Federal Revenue 31.8% 3,800,082 3,395,935 89% 3,360,178 CLTS TPA 20.9% 2,500,000 - 0% - WIMCR 0.0% - 232,776 232,776 Youth Aids 1.5% 177,146 253,382 143% 253,382 Childcare 0.0% 500 4,086 817% 4,086 WHEAP 0.3% 33,624 48,899 145% 48,899 GWAAR 2.2% 265,462 314,404 118% 314,404 EDS 18.9% 2,255,600 1,586,413 70% 1,947,047 IDP 0.1% 10,000 12,213 122% 12,213 Comm. Integration Program 0.4% 49,000 21,270 43% 21,245 Donations for DHS Programs 0.0% - 1,741 1,741 Transfer from Other Funds (IDP) 0.3% 31,000 51,639 167% 51,639 Other Revenue: 0.6% 75,377 - 0% 129,047 Transfer from Risk Reserve 4.8% 573,947 - 0% 573,947 Other Revenue: AMSO 0.0% 200 172 86% 172 Aging & Disabilities 0.0% 100 10,161 10161% 10,161 Behavioral Health & Community 0.3% 30,000 51,507 172% 51,507 Crisis Line 0.9% 112,152 112,019 100% 112,019 Economic Support 0.0% 1,100 300 27% 300 Family Services 0.9% 107,100 134,491 126% 134,491 GWAAR 1.0% 114,820 87,021 76% 87,021 County $: 15.2% 1,817,788 1,817,788 100% 1,817,788 Totals 100% 11,954,998$ 8,136,217$ 68% 9,164,063$ Balance (432,629)$ 540,399 $ K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 Agency Management Support & Overhead 2 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Grand Total 850,372 891,738 105% 850,372 ALLOCATION Section FTE % ES 7.00 19% 165,534 179,816 20% 179,816 FS 10.50 29% 248,301 243,363 27% 248,301 BHP 6.80 19% 160,804 168,735 19% 168,735 A & D 2.24 6% 52,971 52,752 6% 52,971 GWAAR 6.26 17% 148,035 163,904 18% 163,904 ADRC-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 Economic Support Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 325,761 326,821 100% 326,821 ABAWD/FSET Provided Total 166,965 166,545 100% 166,545 NIMC Reserves Provided Total - 1,457 1,457 RMS Provided Total 58,878 55,582 94% 55,582 AMSO ALLOCATION 165,534 179,816 109% 179,816 Purchased Services: Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 3,600 1,314 37% 1,314 CC 510 5,750 1128% 5,750 Interim Assistance Program 10,000 7,995 80% 7,995 IM 3,530 2,735 77% 2,735 Random Moment Time Studies 250 - 0% - WHEAP 1,134 1,209 107% 1,209 Purchased Total 19,024 19,004 100% 19,004 Grand Total 736,162 749,225 102% 749,225 YTD Final YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 Family Services 3 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 550,898 767,199 139% 767,199 CCOP Provided Total 1,500 7,351 490% 7,351 CLTS Provided Total 409,388 284,817 70% 284,817 CST Provided Total 54,816 - 0% 54,816 Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset - (827,073) (827,073) AMSO ALLOCATION 248,301 243,363 98% 243,363 Purchased Services: Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 195,450 94,542 48% 94,542 FS Institutional - 62,276 62,276 Birth to Three 80,000 93,923 117% 93,923 CCOP 29,400 22,956 78% 22,956 CHIPS 5,000 837 17% 837 CLTS TPA 2,500,000 - 0% Children's Waivers-CLTS 650,500 659,747 101% 659,747 CLTS Pass-Thru - 2,475 2,475 CST 5,184 - 0% - Community Intervention 24,870 24,177 97% 24,177 Domestic Violence Services 15,000 15,000 100% 15,000 Foster Parent Grant 8,600 10,086 117% 10,086 Juvenile Corrections Placements 281,000 280,610 100% 280,610 Kinship Care 53,460 48,034 90% 48,034 Safe & Stable Families 23,961 34,483 144% 34,483 Substitute Care 1,309,396 1,284,151 98% 1,284,151 TPR, Legal Fees - 4,408 4,408 Youth Aids-AODA 5,748 2,627 46% 2,627 Purchased Total 5,187,569 2,640,333 51% 2,640,332 - Grand Total 6,452,472 3,115,991 48% 3,170,805 YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 Behavioral Health & Community 4 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: BHP Provided Total 112,683 134,589 119% 134,589 CCS Provided Total 597,736 451,414 76% 451,414 CSP Provided Total 6,110 - 0% - Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset 49,500 (54,991) -111% (54,991) AMSO ALLOCATION 160,804 168,735 105% 168,735 Purchased Services: BHP Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 25,000 29,051 116% 29,051 CCS Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 53,650 71,348 133% 71,348 CSP Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc - 977 977 AODA Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc - 15 15 MH Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 9,000 7,573 84% 7,573 AODA Direct Services 59,081 49,055 83% 49,055 CCS Shared costs (Ashland Co.) 120,000 134,893 112% 134,893 CCS Direct Services 682,800 729,605 107% 729,605 CSP Direct Services 167,000 165,349 99% 165,349 Community Mental Health 3,600 44,966 1249% 44,966 IDP 5,000 2,247 45% 2,247 BYRNE Crisis Intervention 24,096 27,564 114% 27,564 MH Direct Services 115,000 175,699 153% 175,699 MH Institutional 380,000 418,820 110% 418,820 MH Block Grant 7,354 7,354 100% 7,354 Purchased Total 1,651,581 1,864,515 113% 1,864,516 - Grand Total 2,578,414 2,564,262 99% 2,564,263 YTD Final Crisis Line 5 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Purchased Services: Telephone 115,000 115,000 100% 115,000 Purchased Total 115,000 115,000 100% 115,000 Grand Total 115,000 115,000 100% 115,000 YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 Aging & Disabilities 6 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 207,012 190,574 92% 190,574 Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset 66,000 5,955 9% 5,955 AMSO ALLOCATION 52,971 52,752 100% 52,752 Purchased Services: Contracted, supplies, trng., mileage, etc 39,650 50,199 127% 50,199 Alzheimer Family Support 11,459 2,439 21% 2,439 Family Care Allocation Payback 179,267 179,267 100% 179,267 Social Isolation and Lonliness Grant 51,490 51,490 100% 51,490 Supportive Home Care 5,500 240 4% 240 Vaccination Grant 57,533 57,534 100% 57,534 Purchased Total 344,899 341,169 99% 341,169 Grand Total 670,882 590,450 88% 590,450 YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 GWAAR 7 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 295,204 345,835 117% 345,835 Salary & Fringe/Case Mgmt. Offset (8,000) (3,034) 38% (3,034) AMSO ALLOCATION 148,035 163,904 111% 163,904 Purchased Services: Supplies, Mileage, etc. 5,200 4,016 77% 4,016 Congregate Meals 84,450 79,633 94% 79,633 DOT 95,767 91,239 95% 91,239 DOT Trust 31,000 15,000 48% 15,000 Elder Abuse 10,890 2,600 24% 2,600 EFSNB 1,300 - 0% - Family Caregiver 17,240 4,993 29% 4,993 Home Chore 2,000 150 8% 150 Home Delivered Meals 236,400 238,350 101% 238,350 HDM-Carry-Out - 1,468 1,468 Preventative Health Services 3,380 770 23% 770 Purchased Total 487,627 438,218 90% 438,219 Grand Total 922,866 944,924 102% 944,924 YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 ADRC-Bayfield 8 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 162,368 157,163 97% 157,163 AMSO ALLOCATION 39,255 44,636 114% 44,636 Purchased Services: Meals 200 56 28% 56 Office Supplies 1,000 - 0% - Other Supplies and Expenses 1,500 - 0% - Postage 500 - 0% - Printing 300 - 0% - Publication/Dues/Subscriptions 300 304 101% 304 Telephone 250 972 389% 972 Training 500 - 0% - Travel 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 YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 ADRC-North 9 Cost Category 2025 Projected Description Budget % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 153,980 143,273 93% 143,273 Salary & Fringe Offset/Fiscal Agent - - - AMSO ALLOCATION 35,472 38,532 109% 38,532 Purchased Services: Board 100 206 206% 206 Direct Services - 14,807 14,807 Office Supplies - 4,268 4,268 Other Supplies/Software - 189 189 Postage - 2,025 2,025 Printing 100 5,612 5612% 5,612 Publications, Dues, Subscriptions 100 31 31% 31 Telephone - 133 133 Training 200 35 18% 35 Travel 2,300 2,498 109% 2,498 Purchased Total 2,800 29,804 1064% 29,804 Grand Total 192,252 211,609 110% 211,609 YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 County American Rescue Plan 10 Cost Category Included in County Projected Description Budget, not DHS % Year End Provided Services: Provided Total 75,377 72,843 97% 72,843 AMSO ALLOCATION Offset Purchased Services: Meals - 40 40 Purchased Total - 40 40 Grand Total 75,377 72,883 97% 72,883 YTD Final K:\Budget\2025\Budget Monitoring Preliminary Final 2025- completed 05-11-26 5/13/2026 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. 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If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer.  Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to From: Becki Hietpas <rlhietpas@wisc.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 3:25 PM To: Jo Beth Gonzalez <jobeth.gonzalez@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov> Cc: Vanessa Pierce <vanessa.pierce@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov> Subject: WiLearn Praise about one of your staff to share! Hi Jo Beth, I wanted to send a quick note about one of your staff (Ness) that I've had the pleasure if having in training for three elements of WiLearn now (nine huddles total), and she’s honestly been such a joy to have in the group. I typically see participants for one element, then they shuffle along to the next facilitator, but for this cohort I've kept this group for much of their beginning huddles and gotten to know them! She participates openly and thoughtfully, brings really insightful perspectives, and keeps a positive energy in the space. She’s also always willing to jump in, try things, and talk things through, which tends to help others feel more comfortable doing the same. I don’t usually reach out with individual feedback, but Ness has really stood out. She comes across as a bright, thoughtful social worker, and it’s clear she cares deeply about the work. Families are lucky to have her during some really hard moments, and I just wanted to make sure you knew that you've got a shining light up there in Bayfield. I look forward to seeing Ness in training and conferences in the future. Best, Becki Hietpas, MSW, CAPSW (she, her, hers) Child Welfare Learning & Development Specialist | Parent Supporting Parents Program Coordinator Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System (WCWPDS) University of Wisconsin – Madison, Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work https://wcwpds.wisc.edu/ | Main: (608) 890-3965 Some people who received this message don't often get email from rlhietpas@wisc.edu. 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