Child & Youth Services
Our Mission
The Child & Youth Services Unit of Richland County Health and Human Services is a public child welfare unit including child protection youth justice, and delinquency in Wisconsin, believes children have a right to be safe and have families and communities that will provide care, protection and promote healthy growth and development.
We are committed to preserving families whenever possible by respecting the rights of the family and supporting their efforts to provide safe and permanent homes for their children.
We are committed to providing services that will support and encourage juveniles to make responsible choices that will keep our community safe.
In partnership with families and the community, we will fulfill our mission by providing a wide range of culturally appropriate services in an effort to keep children free from abuse and neglect and teach socially responsible behavior.
Contact Information
Health & Human Services
221 W Seminary Street
Richland Center, WI 53581
Phone: 608-647-8821
FAX: 608-647-6611
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
For Emergency Services
For concerns involving child abuse or neglect to request the Child & Youth Services On-Call Worker.
Richland County Sheriff’s Office
608-647-2106
Services Provided
Protective Services
- Child abuse and neglect investigations
- Child / Family services assessment
Truancy Information
Court Ordered Services
- 24 hr coverage of Youth Justice and Children in need of Protection and Service (CHIPS), and Juvenile in need of Protection and Services (JIPS)
- Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Call 608-647-8821
Ask for the Children’s On-Call Worker - After Hours, & Holidays Call the Sheriff’s Office at 608-647-2106
Dispatch will Page for the Children’s On-call Worker
Juvenile & Child Protection Services
- Case Management
- Youth Support Aid
- Parent and Family Support Aids
- In-Home Individual and Family Therapy (Contracted)
- Restitution
- Respite Care
- Foster Care
- Kinship Care
- Specialized Foster Care (Contracted)
- Shelter Care (Contracted)
- Group Home (Contracted)
- Residential (Contracted)
- Secure Detention (Contracted)
Child Protection Services (Voluntary Services)
- Information and Referral Services
- Case Management
- In-Home Individual and Family Therapy (Contracted)
- Services and Counseling
- Parent/Family Aids
- Family Preservation Services
- Respite Care
Certification and Licensing
- Foster Care
- Foster Homes
If interested, please contact Child & Youth Services at 608-647-8821