Wisconsin Family & Caregiver Alliance Workgroups

Along with the Steering Committee, members of the Alliance are working to achieve goals through the following workgroups:

Expanding Respite Options & Providers Workgroup

Expand the availability of respite services to families who need it.

System Navigation and Access Workgroup

Improve family access to necessary information and resources; Increase the level and quality of assistance families receive to coordinate services and navigate through the service system.

Employer Engagement Workgroup

Create a more flexible and supportive employer environment for employees who are supporting and caring for family members.

Underserved Families Workgroup

Improve supports for families of color and other underserved populations.

Future Planning Workgroup

Make affordable, high quality futures planning available to all families in Wisconsin who need it.

Peer Supports Workgroup

Build community and statewide networks which can deliver the emotional, personal and peer support that families need.

Background Check Workgroup

Explore the possibility for making culturally necessary exceptions to background checks and professional credentials.