Wisconsin. Public Welfare Dept.
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Wisconsin. Public Welfare Dept.
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The Public Welfare Dept. was established on December 7, 1935, as a division of the Industrial Commission (WIHV85-A2180), superseding the Wisconsin Emergency Relief Administration (see WIHV90-A384). It became an independent state agency on February 19, 1936. Its functions were merged into the new State Department of Public Welfare (WIHV85-A488) in 1939. The Dept. was responsible for distributing federal relief funds, coordinating efforts with federal New Deal organizations (such as the WPA), and developing plans to meet the state's welfare needs.
The building, maintenance, and purchased equipment for these facilities was part of Works Progress Administration (later renamed the Work Project Administration) and/or Civil Works Administration (CWA) projects; agencies that functioned under the New Deal to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads.
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Children with disabilities
Drought relief
Food relief
Home economics
Unemployment insurance
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Public welfare
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